Ageing, Healthy, and in Control: An Alternative Approach to Maintaining the Health of Older People |
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... factors other than medical support . In his examin- ation of longevity , Georgakas ( 1980 ) came to this conclusion : After so much human effort has been expended to find some exotic ' secret ' to long life , it is somewhat ironic that ...
... factors other than medical support . In his examin- ation of longevity , Georgakas ( 1980 ) came to this conclusion : After so much human effort has been expended to find some exotic ' secret ' to long life , it is somewhat ironic that ...
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... factors , such as divorce , boredom and frustration , all known to affect health . If their action is slow and imperceptible , they operate with such certainty that it is these factors , rather than our genes or the invasion of bacteria ...
... factors , such as divorce , boredom and frustration , all known to affect health . If their action is slow and imperceptible , they operate with such certainty that it is these factors , rather than our genes or the invasion of bacteria ...
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An Alternative Approach to Maintaining the Health of Older People Steve Scrutton. other factors , but it is important to realize that the maintenance of health involves a significant degree of personal choice . Lifestyle factors stress ...
An Alternative Approach to Maintaining the Health of Older People Steve Scrutton. other factors , but it is important to realize that the maintenance of health involves a significant degree of personal choice . Lifestyle factors stress ...
Contents
reasserting personal control | 64 |
combating loneliness | 82 |
Diet and nutrition | 98 |
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