Ageing, Healthy, and in Control: An Alternative Approach to Maintaining the Health of Older People |
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... seemed to be under control , life expectancy had improved , and young children stood a better chance of living to adulthood . The success was attributed to the introduction of new drugs and new surgical techniques , particularly during ...
... seemed to be under control , life expectancy had improved , and young children stood a better chance of living to adulthood . The success was attributed to the introduction of new drugs and new surgical techniques , particularly during ...
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... seemed to be both more exciting , exotic , and heroic in its effects . Many drugs were developed from exotic plants from India , China and America , linked with stories of wondrous properties . Others came from highly toxic substances ...
... seemed to be both more exciting , exotic , and heroic in its effects . Many drugs were developed from exotic plants from India , China and America , linked with stories of wondrous properties . Others came from highly toxic substances ...
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... seemed capable of changing moods , improving depression and paranoia , reducing unusual behaviour and the outward symptoms of distress , all with few side - effects . This led to their widespread prescription for a multitude of less ...
... seemed capable of changing moods , improving depression and paranoia , reducing unusual behaviour and the outward symptoms of distress , all with few side - effects . This led to their widespread prescription for a multitude of less ...
Contents
reasserting personal control | 64 |
combating loneliness | 82 |
Diet and nutrition | 98 |
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