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... weeks . These effects are most marked with older people , for they are eliminated from the body slowly , with accumulations causing drowsiness , lack of co - ordination , and so increasing susceptibility to falls and fractures . One ...
... weeks . These effects are most marked with older people , for they are eliminated from the body slowly , with accumulations causing drowsiness , lack of co - ordination , and so increasing susceptibility to falls and fractures . One ...
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... found to be the key to effectiveness , achieved by a general daily reduction , or by fasting completely for one or two days per week . The limit of fasting for older , sick people occurs 115 THE BENEFITS OF FASTING AND UNDERNUTRITION.
... found to be the key to effectiveness , achieved by a general daily reduction , or by fasting completely for one or two days per week . The limit of fasting for older , sick people occurs 115 THE BENEFITS OF FASTING AND UNDERNUTRITION.
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... week , is sufficient , always starting at an easy pace , extending the length and frequency of sessions only as fitness develops . Individuals who have exercized regularly should not stop because of misguided ageist notions , but ...
... week , is sufficient , always starting at an easy pace , extending the length and frequency of sessions only as fitness develops . Individuals who have exercized regularly should not stop because of misguided ageist notions , but ...
Contents
Nature and the importance of good health in old age | 1 |
expectations of health in old age | 8 |
the medicalization of old age | 23 |
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| Title | Ageing, Healthy, and in Control: An Alternative Approach to Maintaining the Health of Older People Nutshell Handbooks Volume 29 of Therapy in practice series, ISSN 0961-1436 |
| Author | Steve Scrutton |
| Publisher | Chapman & Hall, 1992 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 31 Jul 2008 |
| ISBN | 1565930320, 9781565930322 |
| Length | 238 pages |
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