Healthy to 100 : Aging with Vigor and Grace

Preface ix Roanne Weisman Introduction xiii What Can We Learn from People Who Live to Be 100? 1(12) ``Don't Fence Me In'': A Portrait of Jinny Examine Your Attitudes 13(6) Keeping the Mind Alive---While Having Fun! A Portrait of Danny The Courage to Change 19(10) Affirming Life with Creativity: A Portrait of Lillian Letting Go of Bad Stress 29(6) Meditation: Ancient History, Modern Benefits The Power of Forgiveness 35(6) Seize the Joy 41(6) Look Good, Feel Good 47(10) Nourish Your Body 57(24) Painless Weight Loss 81(8) Why Exercise? 89(8) The Cold Is Good for You! 97(4) Breathing 101(6) Living with a Disability: A Portrait of Elinor Herbs and Pharmaceuticals 107(14) Living the Good Life: A Portrait of Henrietta Ailments You Might Face and What to Do About Them 121(62) Aches and Pains Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Cellulite Chronic Bronchitis, COPD, Respiratory Disease Chronic Pain Colds and Flu Constipation Depression Diabetes Dizziness, Frequent Falls, Loss of Balance, Vertigo Eye Problems Fatigue, Daytime Sleepiness, Chronic Weakness Gout Hair Loss Heartburn, GERD, Reflux, Dyspepsia, Stomach Pain, Gastritis Heart Disease Hemorrhoids High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Hot Flashes and Other Menopausal Symptoms Impotence, Loss of Desire and Missing Orgasms (in Women) Incontinence, Urinary (Women) Insomnia Liver Spots Memory Loss Osteoporosis Overweight, Obesity Pain Parkinson's Disease Prostate Ailments Smoking (Quitting) Stress Stroke Thyroid Disease Ulcers (Skin), Pressure Ulcers Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Vaginal Dryness and Itching After Menopause Varicose Veins Wrinkles Resources 183(7) Notes 190