Clinical Aspects and Management of Aging - Hardcover

by Mason Button (Editor)

Aging is the process of getting older and it is generally related with dynamic changes in the physiological, biological, psychological, social and environmental processes. It occurs when the single cells in an organism cease to populate or divide. It increases the risk of various diseases in humans, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and stroke. Maintaining a good lifestyle is helpful in delaying and preventing aging. Higher consumption of fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, and monounsaturated fatty acids such as olive oil can reduce the mortality risk. Consumption of foods items such as alcohol, sugar, fried food, processed meats and refined carbohydrates accelerates aging. Physical exercise, avoiding chronic stress, and taking appropriate sleep helps in increasing the life expectancy. This book aims to understand the clinical perspectives of aging. Experts and students actively engaged in research on aging will find it full of crucial and unexplored information on the management of aging. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the topic.