longevity

Explores the link between biomedical and behavioral science, discussing how the two fields work together to contribute to emotional and physical well-being and can lead to a better quality of life.

A selection of plants and animals of the world are presented in order of their longevity, and each reveals a special quality of their lifetime.

Explores the influence of heredity, behavior, and environment on the life spans of animals and plants.

A guidebook to staying healthy as one ages that describes the habits of Mayo Clinic doctors themselves, covering exercise, intellectual stimulation, personal relationships, and involvement in one's community.

Contains eleven articles that provide a variety of perspectives on life extension, addressing issues of whether and how far science should extend the human lifespan.

Presents a guide to aging that covers how to ensure that a longer life can be experienced in a happy and positive manner, and analyzes various myths and misconceptions about old age that prevent individuals from adequately planning for a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle.

On the occasion of Robbie's tenth birthday, a dog, cat, turtle, and bunch of gnats discuss how that age compares with their own expected longevity.

Examines the aging process, from natural processes to technological developments, and describes past and present research on extending the human life span. Includes photographs, illustrations, a glossary, and Internet links.

Draws on psychological and medical studies to identify the character traits that contribute to longevity and explores how people can adopt those traits to improve their own health and well-being.

Discusses aging theories, age-related diseases, antiaging medicine, the history of gerontology, the search for longevity genes, and geriatrics, and presents overviews of related topics, including eukaryote cells, recombinant DNA, gene therapy, and the Human Genome Project.