Ageing, Healthy, and in Control: An Alternative Approach to Maintaining the Health of Older People |
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Page 73
... perhaps as bronchitis or pneumonia . Even antibiotics are now recognized as a two - edged sword . They do deal with infections ; but they also weaken the ability of the immune defence system dealing with further encounters , and they ...
... perhaps as bronchitis or pneumonia . Even antibiotics are now recognized as a two - edged sword . They do deal with infections ; but they also weaken the ability of the immune defence system dealing with further encounters , and they ...
Page 74
... perhaps more important , to be in control . Self - help is vital . There is no more depressing condition than for older people to feel that they are not in control of their lives . Dependence , with its association with depression , and ...
... perhaps more important , to be in control . Self - help is vital . There is no more depressing condition than for older people to feel that they are not in control of their lives . Dependence , with its association with depression , and ...
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... perhaps arising from ancient Chinese practice where physicians were paid only when patients were well . When illness struck , payment ceased , providing a powerful incentive for doctors to effect a speedy recovery for their patients ...
... perhaps arising from ancient Chinese practice where physicians were paid only when patients were well . When illness struck , payment ceased , providing a powerful incentive for doctors to effect a speedy recovery for their patients ...
Contents
reasserting personal control | 64 |
combating loneliness | 82 |
Diet and nutrition | 98 |
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