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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Table of contents
Part 1: Taking charge of your future
Chapter 1 - It’s all about attitude
A new perspective on age-old questions
How to live to your full potential
Chapter 2 - Planning ahead
The importance of early planning
Questions to guide your planning
Are you ready to retire?
If you’re having trouble with retirement
Chapter 3 - Having a purpose in life
What’s important to you?
Determining your purpose in life
Exploring new horizons
Maintaining your identity
Part 2: Your action plan for a healthy life
Chapter 4 - Slow the flow
Brain and nervous system changes
Cardiovascular changes
Dental changes
Digestive changes
Hearing changes
Immune system changes
Metabolism, hormone and weight changes
Respiratory changes
Sexual changes
Skeletal and muscular changes
Skin and hair changes
Sleep changes
Urinary changes
Vision changes
An individual process
Chapter 5 - Respond to your risks
Inactive lifestyle
Being overweight
Excess stress
Excessive alcohol use
Smoking
Family genes
How to change behaviors
Chapter 6 - Think positive and stay connected
Changes and transitions
Optimism and your health
Social companionship and your health
Spiritual ties and your health
Chapter 7 - Challenge your brain
Common changes over time
Strategies for staying mentally sharp
Chapter 8 - Challenge your body
What’s in it for you?
Getting started
Aerobic exercise
Strength training
Core stability training
Flexibility exercises
Balance exercises
Exercise guide
Staying motivated
Avoiding aches and pains
The payoff
Chapter 9 - Eat as if your life depended on it
How to eat well
The Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid
Do you need to lose weight?
The right way to lose weight
Sizing up servings
Shaking your salt habit
Stay off the SOFAs
Small changes add up
You can do it
Chapter 10 - Use supplements wisely
Vitamin and mineral supplements
An overview of other popular supplements
Be supplement savvy
Chapter 11 - Be proactive with your health care
Developing a good relationship with your doctor
How often to see your doctor
Recommended vaccinations
Recommended tests and those to consider
Managing your medications
Part 3: Other important issues
Chapter 12 - Insurance issues
Medicare
Getting Medicare coverage
Making a decision
Long-term care insurance
Chapter 13 - Future health planning issues
Advance directives
Preparing your directives
Chapter 14 - Independence issues
Tools for living smarter
Housing options
Part 4: Quick guide
Alzheimer’s disease
Arthritis
Cancer
Coronary artery disease
Depression
Diabetes
Upper gastrointestinal disorders
Lower gastrointestinal disorders
High blood pressure
Osteoporosis
Sexual disorders in women
Sexual disorders in men
Stroke
Urinary disorders
Index
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