Age Proof: The New Science of Living a Longer and Healthier Life

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Did you know that we can lead longer and healthier lives by making simple changes right now? Professor Rose Anne Kenny has 35 years of experience at the forefront of ageing medicine. In Age Proof, she draws on her own pioneering research and the latest evidence to demystify why we age and shows us that 80% of our ageing biology is within our control: we can not only live longer lives but become happier and healthier deep into our later years. Effortlessly distilling scientific theory into practical advice that we can apply to our everyday lives, Professor Kenny examines the impact that food, genetics, friendships, purpose, sex, exercise and laughter have on how our cells age. This illuminating book will show you the steps you can take to stay younger for longer - and will prove that you really are just as young as you feel. Preface Chapter 1 You Are as Young as You Feel – Age is Not a Number Chapter 2 Why Do We Age? Chapter 3 Friendship Chapter 4 Never a Dull Moment – Laughter and Purpose Chapter 5 A Good Night’s Sleep Chapter 6 Downtime and the Pace of Ageing Chapter 7 In Search of the Elixir of Youth Chapter 8 Cold Water and Hormesis Chapter 9 Eat to Your Heart’s Content Chapter 10 Sex and Intimacy Chapter 11 Loving Our Muscles for Life Appendices – Test Yourself Quality of Life (CASP-12) The Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ-A) Perceptions of Ageing Purpose in Life Subscale of the Ryff Psychological Well-being Scale UCLA Loneliness Scale Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Short Form Scale One Leg Stand   References Acknowledgements Index