AS YOUNG AS YOU FEEL

In the past 50 years the likelihood of surviving to the age of 70 and beyond has almost doubled. Thanks to the many discoveries that scientists have made about the ageing process, the chances of leading a full, healthy, enjoyable life are higher than ever. This big special Reader's Digest publication is packed with insight to boost your chances of a longer and happier life. Keep moving, don't worry be happy, watch your waistline, keep old friends and make new ones, adore the outdoors, eat more plants, take up Spanish or the tango, carry on loving, drink when you're not thirsty, look to your roses, look after your teeth, keep a pet, dress as you please, do as you will, have regular medical check-ups to help you combat and mitigate problems. Eleanor Roosevelt once said 'Beautiful young people are accidents of nature; beautiful old people are works of art.' Look after your bones, joints and muscles, your shape and size, heart and lungs, liver and kidneys, hair and skin and your voice and form new brain cells with that plenty of spare brain capacity. The book also looks at how to safeguard your heart and other major enemies including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, strategies to improve your memory, stay mentally active and simple and effective movements that build muscle, keep your joints supple and help relieve pain. Plus how to enjoy good food and drink without putting on extra weight, this is an invaluable guide to enjoy the many advantages of growing older. A big picture reference book, 328pp, colour photos and exercise sequences and a quiz to take on how healthy you are.