Ageing, Healthy, and in Control: An Alternative Approach to Maintaining the Health of Older People |
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... abilities give a better picture of the quality of life than can be judged by age alone . Any comparison made between older individuals at any age will show considerable differences in ability , functioning , health 2 NATURE AND THE ...
... abilities give a better picture of the quality of life than can be judged by age alone . Any comparison made between older individuals at any age will show considerable differences in ability , functioning , health 2 NATURE AND THE ...
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... ability to fight illness becomes seriously impaired , quite regardless of age . It is known that there is a two - way pathway between the immune system and the brain , with various hormones acting as messengers . Stress caused by ...
... ability to fight illness becomes seriously impaired , quite regardless of age . It is known that there is a two - way pathway between the immune system and the brain , with various hormones acting as messengers . Stress caused by ...
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... ability to perform sex satisfactorily , and ageist fears about loss of power can itself lead to loss of performance . Yet male sexuality can be influenced by other factors . Physical illness , such as diabetes or multiple sclerosis ...
... ability to perform sex satisfactorily , and ageist fears about loss of power can itself lead to loss of performance . Yet male sexuality can be influenced by other factors . Physical illness , such as diabetes or multiple sclerosis ...
Contents
reasserting personal control | 64 |
combating loneliness | 82 |
Diet and nutrition | 98 |
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