The Aging Gracefully Pathway: A Toolkit for the Journey - Paperback

by Cheryl Townsend Winter (Author)

Did you know that gum disease has been linked to serious systemic aging diseases like diabetes, heart disease and stroke, cancer, and even Alzheimer's Disease?

When author and periodontist Cheryl Townsend Winter, DDS, MSD, MBA, heard this research and she realized the potential impact of gum disease on aging, she took note. And she decided she would enter her sixties actively pursuing a long and healthy life, maybe even to the full life potential of the human body of 120 years.

Adding aging-specific research to her years of experience in the health sciences field, Winter hunted down the enemies of aging and the practical ways to combat them. The Aging Gracefully Pathway is her easy-to-read guide that explains the aging process basics-covering the outer body, the brain, and the internal functions-and offers concrete steps toward better aging.

Learn how healthy eating, exercise, and sleep can help you experience the good life well past sixty. It's never too late to start a good habit. And sometimes it's as easy as adding a little more spice to your diet-like cinnamon, which is antibacterial, antifungal, and reduces blood sugar levels, among other things.

Offering practical everyday advice that makes biologic sense, The Aging Gracefully Pathway shares expert tips with readers on how to tap into their personal power to change the face of aging.

Author Biography

Baby boomer Cheryl Townsend Winter, DDS, MSD, MBA, holds a doctorate in dentistry, along with a MS in dentistry and a certificate in periodontics. She is also a diplomate and fellow of the American Academy of Periodontology.

Thirty years into her career, having published ten scientific papers, lectured across the United States, and owned a successful periodontal practice, Dr. Townsend Winter earned an MBA from the University of Washington Foster School of Business. Now over sixty, she is finding her own legacy path in order to make a positive difference for her fellow humans.

During her career in health sciences, Winter began to see patterns that led to poor aging and decided to seek out information on aging well. Based on extensive research and her own experiences, The Aging Gracefully Pathway reveals what she discovered.