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- catalog abstract "This book combines a scientific and medical description of aging with a critical review of ways to prolong life. The first part gives an overview of the complex biological mechanisms of aging and of the consequences of tissue and system aging in humans. The role of genetic and environmental factors that influence the rate of aging in several species is discussed. The second part of this book evaluates the various means, including life styles, behavioral variables, medical interventions and vitamin supplementation, that may slow down the physiological and psychological effects of aging. Biotechnology and gene therapy are also becoming a part of medical interventions to prolong life. This book is aimed at readers with some knowledge of biology and medicine, as well as to a larger audience eager to know more about how to live a healthy, happy and productive life in their old age.".
- catalog contributor b10051473.
- catalog created "c1997.".
- catalog date "1997".
- catalog date "c1997.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1997.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. [247]-276) and index.".
- catalog description "This book combines a scientific and medical description of aging with a critical review of ways to prolong life. The first part gives an overview of the complex biological mechanisms of aging and of the consequences of tissue and system aging in humans. The role of genetic and environmental factors that influence the rate of aging in several species is discussed. The second part of this book evaluates the various means, including life styles, behavioral variables, medical interventions and vitamin supplementation, that may slow down the physiological and psychological effects of aging. Biotechnology and gene therapy are also becoming a part of medical interventions to prolong life. This book is aimed at readers with some knowledge of biology and medicine, as well as to a larger audience eager to know more about how to live a healthy, happy and productive life in their old age.".
- catalog description "Variability of life span between species -- Factors that influence human longevity -- Structural and physiological changes occuring with age -- Theories of aging -- Mechanisms of cellular aging -- Apoptosis, disease, and senescence -- Life extension -- The role of diet in longevity -- Antioxidants, and the chemoprevention of cancers and cardiovascular diseases -- Life styles -- Substitution of endogenous compounds and hormones -- Medications and alternative medicine -- Surgical strategies -- Perspectives in the dectection and treatment of diseases.".
- catalog extent "ix, 283 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Aging and human longevity.".
- catalog identifier "081763875X (hard : acid-free paper)".
- catalog identifier "0817639640 (soft : acid-free paper)".
- catalog identifier "376433875X (hard : acid-free paper)".
- catalog identifier "3764339640 (soft : acid-free paper)".
- catalog isFormatOf "Aging and human longevity.".
- catalog issued "1997".
- catalog issued "c1997.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Boston : Birkhäuser,".
- catalog relation "Aging and human longevity.".
- catalog subject "1997 C-388".
- catalog subject "612.6/7 20".
- catalog subject "Aging physiology.".
- catalog subject "Aging.".
- catalog subject "Longevity.".
- catalog subject "QP86 .S356 1996".
- catalog subject "QP86 .S356 1997".
- catalog subject "WT 104 S388a 1997".
- catalog tableOfContents "Variability of life span between species -- Factors that influence human longevity -- Structural and physiological changes occuring with age -- Theories of aging -- Mechanisms of cellular aging -- Apoptosis, disease, and senescence -- Life extension -- The role of diet in longevity -- Antioxidants, and the chemoprevention of cancers and cardiovascular diseases -- Life styles -- Substitution of endogenous compounds and hormones -- Medications and alternative medicine -- Surgical strategies -- Perspectives in the dectection and treatment of diseases.".
- catalog title "Aging and human longevity / Marie-Françoise Schulz-Aellen.".
- catalog type "text".