Åldrandets psykologi
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Häftad, Engelska, 2023
145 kr
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THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'In this book, Arthur C. Brooks helps people find greater happiness as they age and change' - The Dalai Lama'This book is amazing' - Chris EvansFrom the bestselling author and columnist behind The Atlantic’s popular 'How to Build a Life' series, a guide to transforming the life changes we fear into a source of strength. In the first half of life, ambitious strivers embrace a simple formula for success in work and life: focus single-mindedly, work tirelessly, sacrifice personally, and climb the ladder relentlessly. It works. Until it doesn’t. The second half of life is governed by different rules. In middle age, many strivers begin to find success coming harder and harder, rewards less satisfying, and family relationships withering. In response, they do what strivers always do: they double down on work in an attempt to outrun decline and weakness, and deny the changes that are becoming more and more obvious. The result is often anger, fear, and disappointment at a time in life that they imagined would be full of joy, fulfilment and pride. It doesn’t have to be that way. In From Strength to Strength, happiness expert and bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks reveals a path to beating the 'striver’s curse.' Drawing on science, classical philosophy, theology and history, he shares strategies for releasing old habits and forming new life practices, showing you how to: - Kick the habits of workaholism, success addiction, and self-objectification - Meditate on death – in order to beat fear and live well - Start a spiritual adventure - Embrace weakness in a way that turns it into strength. Change in your life is inevitable, but suffering is not. From Strength to Strength shows you how to accept the gifts of the second half of life with grace, joy, and ever deepening purpose.
Häftad, Svenska, 2020
389 kr
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Boken Psykisk ohälsa hos äldre av Susanne Rolfner Suvanto ger kunskap för att upptäcka, förstå och förebygga psykisk ohälsa hos äldre samt råd om bemötande och förhållningssätt. Här finns också fallbeskrivningar och diskussionsfrågor. Budskapet är att psykisk ohälsa inte är en naturlig del av åldrandet utan ett tillstånd som går att behandla och ofta bota. Var femte person över 65 år beräknas lida av psykisk ohälsa. Dit hör bland annat depression, ångesttillstånd, substansbrukssyndrom och psykossjukdomar. Men trots att så många äldre drabbas uppmärksammas denna ohälsa betydligt mindre än till exempel demenssjukdomar. Många får inte heller den vård och omsorg de behöver. Psykisk ohälsa hos äldre är den andra och omarbetade upplagan av Mellan äldreomsorg och psykiatri. Boken vänder sig främst till personal inom vård och omsorg om äldre personer, men även till studerande. Den kan också användas som studiematerial, inte minst i diskussioner kring bemötande och fördomar. Observera att innehållet i denna bok är identiskt med föregående upplaga.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
299 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2011
298 kr
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“A brilliant work on a profoundly important subject. The leading scientific authority on motherhood has come through again.” —E. O. Wilson “Thought provoking…An engaging and compelling argument [that] requires us to rethink entrenched views about how we came to be human.” —Science Somewhere in Africa, more than a million years ago, a line of apes began to rear their young differently than their Great Ape ancestors. From this new form of care came new ways of engaging and understanding each other. How such singular human capacities evolved, and how they have kept us alive for thousands of generations, is the mystery revealed in this bold and wide-ranging new vision of human emotional evolution. Mothers and Others finds the key in the primatologically unique length of human childhood. If the young were to survive in a world of scarce food, they needed to be cared for, not only by their mothers but also by siblings, aunts, fathers, friends—and, with any luck, grandmothers. Out of this complicated and contingent form of childrearing, Sarah Hrdy argues, came the human capacity for understanding others. Mothers and others teach us who will care, and who will not. From its opening vision of “apes on a plane”; to descriptions of baby care among marmosets, chimpanzees, wolves, and lions; to explanations about why men in hunter-gatherer societies hunt together, Mothers and Others is compellingly readable. But it is also an intricately knit argument that ever since the Pleistocene, it has taken a village to raise children—and how that gave our ancient ancestors the first push on the path toward becoming emotionally modern human beings.
Häftad, Svenska, 2010
434 kr
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Vad händer med de kognitiva och språkliga färdigheterna hos en individ med demens? Hur påverkas kommunikationen? Vad kan vårdpersonal och närstående göra för att bemöta och stödja vacklande samtal?
Boken består av både en teoretisk och en praktisk del. I den teoretiska delen presenteras centrala begrepp, aktuell forskning om samtalsspråk och demens, de vanligaste sjuk domarna som förorsakar demens och de förändringar i språk och kommunikation som de medför. Den praktiska delen lyfter fram olika typer av problem med språkproduktion och språkförståelse hos personer med demens, vilka illustreras i ett rikt antal samtalsutdrag.
Sagt om boken"Författaren ger ytterligare råd för vårdarna, hämtade från egen och andras forskning. Vikten av bevarad självständighet och individualitet och värdigt bemötande betonas. Framställningssätt och diskussionsfrågor efter varje kapitel gör boken väl anpassad för målgruppen - studerande och verksamma inom vården. Anhöriga hittar troligen mer lättillgänglig vägledning i annan litteratur eller via anhörigföreningar. Boken ger värdefulla aspekter på strategier vid kommunikation med personer med demens." Carl G. Dencher, lektör, BTJ häfte 2010:12.
Om författarenCamilla Lindholm är docent och universitetslektor vid Finska, finskugriska och nordiska institutionen vid Helsingfors universitet. Hon har doktorerat i ämnet kommunikation mellan läkare och patient och har därefter forskat om samtalsspråk och demens.
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
259 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
211 kr
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One of Daily Telegraph’s Greatest Books of 2025.Winter Dreams is an evocative history of the ways the old have thought, felt and expressed themselves over two millennia, tracking the experience of ageing through artistic, literary and historical records. While old age is often depicted as ‘sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything’, Barbara H. Rosenwein shows that the elderly have always retained their emotional depth and desires. She explores how these have changed over time, as societies’ views of the elderly and of a ‘good’ old age have changed. And through careful exegesis, she allows the elderly, so often absent from the historical record, to speak to us.We live in a rapidly ageing society, yet ageism is rampant and death and dying are taboo subjects. Rosenwein’s book is a finely wrought testimony to the value of ageing and the richness of our Winter Dreams.
Häftad, Engelska, 2000
222 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
227 kr
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How much does our speed and our decline depend on our minds, not our bodies?In this thought-provoking and inspiring book, top 25 Master marathoner Nick Thompson invites readers to defy the inevitable decline that comes with age. After setting the American record in the 50km for the 45-49 age group, Thompson is on a mission to explore how pain, endurance and talent exist in the mind of a runner.Inspired to run by his father as a young child, Nick Thompson began setting school records in high school and has never looked back since. Running for your Life is the story of Thompson's ambition to break down the physiology of running and reveals how we can power through psychological barriers and get faster with age.Guaranteed to make you rethink what it means to get older, Running for your Life is an exploration of how and why we age and what putting one foot in front of another can teach us about ourselves.
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
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THE NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE ORGANIZED MIND'Everyone we know needs this remarkable book ... Essential for the rest of your life' Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive''The secrets of ageing well ... a serious, evidence-based guide to what really works and why' Sunday Times____________________________________________We have long been encouraged to think of old age as synonymous with a decline in skills. Yet recent studies show that our decision making improves as we age, and our happiness levels peak in our eighties. What really happens to our brains as we get older?In The Changing Mind (published in America as Successful Aging), neuroscientist and internationally bestselling author Daniel Levitin invites us to dramatically shift our understanding of aging, demonstrating the many benefits of growing older. He draws on cutting-edge research to offer realistic guidelines and practical tips for readers to follow during every decade of life, showing us we all can learn from those who age joyously. Find out:-Why the story that older people don't need as many hours of sleep is a myth-What part environment, behaviour and luck play in how our brains age-How to increase the proportion of your life span spent in good health and decrease the time you spend sick-What you can do to maintain strength of body, mind and spirit whilst coping with the limitations of agingCombining science and storytelling, The Changing Mind is a radically new way to think about aging.'Read this book. Wise, sensitive, and insightful' David Eagleman, author of The Brain'A comprehensive and fascinating insight into the evolving human brain. This book could change your life' Professor Stephen Westaby, author of Fragile Lives
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
722 kr
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Synthesizing a vast body of empirical research and organizing it around a comprehensive conceptual model, this book is recognized as the definitive reference on adult attachment. The authors explain how what began as a theory of child development is now used to conceptualize and study nearly all aspects of social functioning across the lifespan, including mental representations of self and others, emotion regulation, personal goals and strivings, couple relationships, caregiving, sexuality, psychopathology, psychotherapy, and organizational behavior. The origins and measurement of individual differences in adult attachment are examined, as is the question of whether and how attachment patterns can change.New to This Edition:*Reflects major advances, including hundreds of new studies.*Clarifies and extends the authors' influential model of attachment-system functioning.*Cutting-edge content on genetics and on the neural and hormonal substrates of attachment.*Increased attention to the interplay among attachment and other behavioral systems, such as caregiving and sexuality.*Expanded discussion of attachment processes in counseling and psychotherapy.*Additional coverage of leadership, group dynamics, and religion.
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
200 kr
'Will shatter some of your basic assumptions about ageing' - Adam GrantWhy do some people age better and live longer than others?This is the question that led leading expert and researcher Dr Becca Levy to discover a fascinating truth: just changing the way you think about ageing can add years to your life. In Breaking the Age Code, Dr Levy draws on pioneering research to offer stunning revelations about the mind-body connection. She demonstrates that many aspects of ageing we consider to be natural, such as memory loss, hearing decline and cardiovascular events, are in fact influenced by our own negative biases, often informed by cultural ageism. She tackles head on how we can shift these outdated ideas at a societal level and what we can do to help ourselves.Positive, practical and full of fresh insights, Breaking the Age Code will dismantle your assumptions about how we get older and leave you looking forward to what the future holds.'Breaking the Age Code is less a self-help manual than a manifesto for a revolution' - Anna Maxted, The Times
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
155 kr
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This is a book about joy and love: Love of self, of life, and of still being here to tell your stories.'To read Sophy Burnham is to marvel at her eloquence, her erudition, her wisdom and her daring.' – Julia Cameron, bestselling author of The Artist's WayThe Wonder and Happiness of Being Old is a timeless introspection on age, love, memories, regret and reconciliation, forgiveness and, underneath it all, the silent wisdom that derives from the perspective of years lived.What began as a singular letter in response to a younger family member standing on the precipice of her 60th birthday and asking the age-old question, 'What’s it like to be old?,' soon turned into one full year of unsent reflections, wonderment and curiosity of a life truly lived. Out of these reflections, New York Times-bestselling author Sophy Burnham developed this short, storytelling collection of unsent letters that offer readers of all ages hope and happiness, and new ways to perceive our later years.Whether you’re at the doorstep of 40, 60, 70, or 90, Sophy Burnham welcomes you in with an outstretched hand and a knowing nod of understanding and warmth.
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
208 kr
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How can we create more meaningful and intimate connections with our loved-ones? By using moments of discord to strengthen our relationships, explains this original, deeply researched book.You might think that perfect harmony is the defining characteristic of a good relationship, but the truth is that human interactions are messy, complicated, and confusing. The good news, however, is that we are wired to deal with this from birth — and even to grow from it and use it to strengthen our relationships, according to renowned psychologist Ed Tronick and paediatrician Claudia Gold. Scientific research — including Dr Tronick’s famous ‘Still-Face Experiment’ — has shown that working through mismatch and repair in everyday life helps us form deep, lasting, trusting relationships; resilience in times of stress and trauma; and a solid sense of self in the world.This refreshing and original look at our ability to relate to others and to ourselves offers a new way for us to think about our relationships, and will reassure you that conflict is both normal and healthy, building the foundation for stronger connections.
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
150 kr
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'A stunner ... If you haven't got this book in your house, I don't know why' Chris Evans'A startling wake-up call . . . Writing with the vim of a Bill Bryson and the technical knowledge of a scientist, Steele gives us a chance to grasp what's at stake' Independent'An exhilarating journey . . . Steele is a superb guide' Telegraph'A fascinating read with almost every page bursting with extraordinary facts . . . Read it now' Mail on SundayAgeless is a guide to the biggest issue we all face. Ageing – not cancer, not heart disease – is the world's leading cause of death and suffering. What would the world be like if we could cure it?Living disease-free until the age of 100 is achievable within our lifetimes. In prose that is lucid and full of fascinating facts, Ageless introduces us to the cutting-edge research that is paving the way for this revolution. Computational biologist Andrew Steele explains what occurs biologically as we age, as well as practical ways we can slow down the process. He reveals how understanding the scientific implications of ageing could lead to the greatest discovery in the history of civilisation – one that has the potential to improve billions of lives, save trillions of dollars, and transform the human condition.
Häftad, Svenska, 2021
196 kr
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Mitt i livet träder vi in i ett gränsland. Vi börjar märka att vi åldras. Ofta talar vi om åldrandet som någonting negativt och svårt. Tiden som återstår börjar bli begränsad och vår vardag förändras. Vi kanske inte ska vara så rädda för den förändringen? Vi kanske kan hitta en öppenhet att möta det okända och kanske till och med bli nyfikna på den här fasen av livet – ”den tredje åldern”.Med den tredje åldern förändras perspektiven, det blir inte längre så intressant att betrakta hur många år man levt utan en väsentligare fråga blir hur många år som är kvar att leva. Hur vill jag använda tiden som jag har kvar? Vad vill jag använda mitt liv till? Vad ska jag göra som pensionär? Vilka krav är det rimligt att ställa på mig själv? Ska jag fortsätta anstränga mig, fortsätta att prestera eller redan nu börja att dra mig undan? Kommer jag att fortsätta att vara frisk?Konsten att bli äldre är skriven ur ett psykologiskt och existentiellt perspektiv, där livsfrågorna får en framträdande plats. Det är en tankeväckande och hoppfull läsning som utmanar synen på åldrandet. En perfekt läsning för den som närmar sig, eller redan nått, pensionsåldern.
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
239 kr
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Inbunden, Svenska, 2025
283 kr
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Alla vill leva länge, men ingen vill bli gammal. Eller?
Att bli över 100 år är idag mycket vanligare än för bara några tiotal år sedan. Men vad bidrar till en hög ålder, ett fortsatt välbefinnande och en upprätthållen hälsa?
Utifrån nordisk och internationell forskning, egna studier och personlig yrkeserfarenhet, men framför allt goda råd och levande beskrivningar av de äldre själva, de som blivit över 100, har vårdvetaren Charlotte Åberg-Holm sammanställt vad som bidrar till ett långt liv.
Exemplen kommer från Finland, Sverige och världen, men i fokus står en minoritet som hör till de mest långlivade på jorden, finlandssvenskarna. I boken berättar ett antal över 100-åringar från alla delar av Svenskfinland hur det är att få leva till 100 och längre.
Äldre människor bidrar med visdom som vi ofta bortser från i vårt moderna samhälle, men som vi har mycket att lära av.
Charlotte Åberg-Holm är utbildad specialsjukskötare och har under hela sitt yrkesliv arbetat inom äldrevården. Som äldre har hon avlagt en magisterexamen inom gerontologi (det friska åldrandet) vid Jönköpings universitet i Sverige och en magisterexamen i hälsovetenskaper vid Åbo Akademi i Finland.
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
120 kr
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'A fascinating book... well researched, packed with stories and bursting with lovely descriptions of the natural world. There's plenty in it to inspire women of every age' Christina Patterson, Sunday TimesWhat is Hagitude? It means being at ease with the unique power women embody in the second half of their life. It means having a strong sense of who we are and what we have to offer the world. And a firm belief in our place in the ever-shifting web of life. For the woman who wishes to flourish without chasing eternal youth comes Hagitude.International bestselling author Sharon Blackie (If Women Rose Rooted) interweaves myth, psychology, landscape and ecofeminism, reclaiming the mid years as an alchemical moment - from which to shift into your chosen, authentic and fulfilling future - and the elder years as a path to dynamic influence.'Hagitude is already becoming a beloved cult classic, as a myth-infused manifesto for the possibilities for life from middle age onwards' Katherine May, author of Wintering
Inbunden, Svenska, 2021
271 kr
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Existentiella frågor hos äldre vänder sig till vårdnära personal som arbetar inom kommunens vård- ochomsorgsboenden, hemtjänsten eller inom sjukvården, i verksamheter där man ofta träffar på äldre personer.Läsaren får en beskrivning av hur de existentiella frågorna kan se ut i det vardagliga arbetet och boken ger redskapför att stötta vid existentiell kris. Existentiella frågor hos äldre handlar om hur man kan bemöta livets storafrågor, om livet och döden, mening och meningslöshet, existentiell ensamhet, skuldfrågor i livets slutskede ochmycket annat. Men den beskriver också existentiellt välbefi nnande och vad som skapar livskvalitet även närman är svårt sjuk. Ett särskilt avsnitt handlar om existentiell kris hos personer med demens och deras närstående.Boken, som har många fallbeskrivningar, faktadelar och reflektionsfrågor, har skrivits av Peter Strang som ärprofessor i palliativ medicin och författare även till andra böcker för vårdnära personal. Under arbetets gång hartexterna även granskats av undersköterskor, sjuksköterskor och MAS:ar.
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
127 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2014
224 kr
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The companion volume to Goddesses in Everywoman reveals the powerful inner patterns, or archetypes, that shape men's personalities, careers, and personal relationships-offering a insights into Greek mythology, Jungian archetypal psychology, and into themselves and the people in their lives. A Jungian analyst, Dr. Bolen introduces our inner patterns in the guise of eight archetypal gods. From the authoritarian, power-seeking gods (Zeus, Poseidon) to the gods of creativity (Apollo, Hephaestus) to the sensual Dionysis, Dr. Bolen shows men how to identify their ruling gods, how to decide which to cultivate and which to overcome, and how to tap the power of these enduring archetypes in order to enrich and strengthen their lives. She stresses the importance of understanding which gods you are attracted to and which are incompatible with your expectations, uncovers the origins of the often-difficult father-son relationship, and explores society's deep conflict between nurturing behavior and the need to foster masculinity. In Gods in Everyman, Dr.Bolen presents us with a compassionate and lucid male psychology that will help all men and women to better understand themselves and their relationships with their fathers, their sons, their brothers and their lovers.
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
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Why does happiness get harder in your 40s? Why do you feel in a slump even when you're successful? Where does this malaise come from? And, most importantly, will it ever end?Drawing on cutting-edge research, award-winning journalist Jonathan Rauch answers all these questions. He shows that from our 20s into our 40s, happiness follows a well-documented U-shaped trajectory, a "happiness curve", declining from the optimism of youth into what's often a long, low trough in middle age, before starting to rise again in our 50s.This isn't a midlife crisis, though. Rauch reveals that this downturn is instead a natural stage of life – and an essential one. By shifting priorities away from competition and toward compassion, you can equip yourself with new tools of wisdom and gratitude to head positively into your later years.And Rauch can testify to this personally – it was his own slump, despite acclaim as a journalist and commentator that compelled him to investigate the happiness curve. His own story and the stories of many others from all walks of life – from a steelworker and a limo driver to a telecoms executive and a philanthropist – show how the ordeal of midlife malaise can reboot our values and even our brains for a rebirth of gratitude.Full of insights and eye-opening data, and featuring practical ways to endure the dip and avoid its perils and traps, The Happiness Curve doesn't just show you the dark forest of midlife, it helps you find a path through the trees.
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
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From the creator of Bulletproof coffee and the bestselling author of Head Strong and The Bulletproof Diet comes a plan to bypass plateaus and ‘up’ your game at every age.Dave Asprey suffered countless symptoms of ageing as a young man, which sparked a lifelong burning desire to grow younger with each birthday. For more than twenty years, he has been on a quest to find innovative, science-backed methods to upgrade human biology and redefine the limits of the mind, body, and spirit. The results speak for themselves. Now in his forties, Dave is smarter, happier, and more fit and successful than ever before.In Super Human, he shows how this is level of health and performance possible for all of us. While we assume we will peak in middle age and then decline, Asprey’s research reveals there is another way. It is possible to make changes on the sub-cellular level to dramatically extend life span. And the tools to live longer also give you more energy and brainpower right now.The answers lie in Dave’s Seven Pillars of Ageing that contribute to degeneration and disease while diminishing your performance in the moment. Using simple interventions – like diet, sleep, light, exercise, and little-known but powerful hacks from ozone therapy to proper jaw alignment, you can decelerate cellular ageing and supercharge your body’s ability to heal and rejuvenate.A self-proclaimed human guinea pig, Asprey arms readers with practical advice to maximize their lives at every age with his signature mix of science-geek wonder, candour, and enthusiasm. Getting older no longer has to mean decline. Now it’s an opportunity to become Super Human.
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Longevity Paradox
How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age
Inbunden, Engelska, 2019
228 kr
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From the author of the New York Times bestseller The Plant Paradox comes a groundbreaking longevity plan for living a long, healthy, happy life.From the moment we are born, our cells begin to age. But aging does not have to mean decline. World-renowned surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has been treating mature patients for most of his career. He knows that everyone thinks they want to live forever, until they hit middle age and witness the suffering of their parents and even their peers. So how do we solve the paradox of wanting to live to a ripe old age—but enjoy the benefits of youth?This groundbreaking book holds the answer. Working with thousands of patients, Dr. Gundry has discovered that the “diseases of aging” we most fear are not simply a function of age; rather, they are a byproduct of the way we have lived over the decades. In The Longevity Paradox, he maps out a new approach to aging well—one that is based on supporting the health of the “oldest” parts of us: the microorganisms that live within our bodies.Our gut bugs—the bacteria that make up the microbiome—largely determine our health over the years. From diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s to common ailments like arthritis to our weight and the appearance of our skin, these bugs are in the driver’s seat, controlling our quality of life and health span as we age.The good news is, it’s never too late to support these microbes and give them what they need to help them—and you—thrive. In The Longevity Paradox, Dr. Gundry outlines a detailed anti-aging plan to support gut health and live well for decades to come. A progressive take on the new science of aging, The Longevity Paradox offers an action plan to prevent and reverse disease as well as simple hacks to help anyone look and feel younger and more vital.Based on the new science of aging, Dr. Gundry’s paradigm-shifting book offers a complete plan to revitalize your gut and extend your health span:The Microbiome-Longevity Connection: Learn why the microorganisms in your gut are the “oldest” parts of you—and how feeding them correctly holds the key to aging well.Diet and Your Mitochondria: Discover the surprising link between your gut bacteria and the mitochondria in your cells, and how their communication controls your energy and vitality.The Gut-Brain Axis: Uncover how a healthy gut can help protect you from “diseases of aging” like Alzheimer’s and other forms of cognitive decline.Intermittent Fasting Hacks: Implement simple lifestyle hacks, from calorie restriction to intermittent fasting, designed to help you prevent disease, lose weight, and feel younger.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
288 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2025
222 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
313 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2010
1 035 kr
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New trends in mental healthcare practice and a rapid increase in the aged population are causing an explosion in the fields of clinical gerontology and geropsychology today. This comprehensive second edition handbook offers clinicians and graduate students clear guidelines and reliable tools for assessing general mental health, cognitive functioning, functional age, psychosocial health, comorbidity, behavior deficits, and more. Psychopathology, behavioral disorders, changes in cognition, and changes in everyday functioning are addressed in full, and a wide range of conditions and disorders common to this patient population are covered. Each chapter provides an empirical review of assessment instruments, assessment scales in their totality, a review of how these instruments are used with and adapted for different cultural groups, illustration of assessments through case studies, and information on how to utilize ongoing assessment in treatment and/or treatment planning. This combination of elements will make the volume the definitive assessment source for clinicians working with elderly patients. The most comprehensive source of up-to-date data on gerontological assessment, with review articles covering: psychopathology, behavioral disorders, changes in cognition, and changes in everyday functioning Consolidates broadly distributed literature into single source, saving researchers and clinicians time in obtaining and translating information and improving the level of further research and care they can provide Chapters directly address the range of conditions and disorders most common for this patient population - i.e. driving ability, mental competency, sleep, nutrition, sexual functioning, demntias, elder abuse, depression, anxiety disorders, etc Fully informs readers regarding conditions most commonly encountered in real world treatment of an elderly patient population Each chapter cites case studies to illustrate assessment techniques Exposes reader to real-world application of each assessment discussed
Häftad, Engelska, 2010
860 kr
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The Handbook of the Psychology of Aging, Seventh Edition, provides a basic reference source on the behavioral processes of aging for researchers, graduate students, and professionals. It also provides perspectives on the behavioral science of aging for researchers and professionals from other disciplines. The book is organized into four parts. Part 1 reviews key methodological and analytical issues in aging research. It examines some of the major historical influences that might provide explanatory mechanisms for a better understanding of cohort and period differences in psychological aging processes. Part 2 includes chapters that discuss the basics and nuances of executive function; the history of the morphometric research on normal brain aging; and the neural changes that occur in the brain with aging. Part 3 deals with the social and health aspects of aging. It covers the beliefs that individuals have about how much they can control various outcomes in their life; the impact of stress on health and aging; and the interrelationships between health disparities, social class, and aging. Part 4 discusses the emotional aspects of aging; family caregiving; and mental disorders and legal capacities in older adults.