Why we age : what science is discovering about the body's journey through life
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Why we age : what science is discovering about the body's journey through life
J. Wiley & Sons, c1997
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 222-236) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Is there an aging gene? Can hormone therapy really extend life? Do antioxidants actually slow the aging process? The compelling Why We Age investigates these and other findings about what aging is, when it starts, and why it happens.
Table of Contents
The Paradox of Aging. Age Inflation and the Limits of Life. Has Aging Changed Over Time? Is Aging Genetic? Why Does Aging Happen? The Rate of Living. What Evolution Explains about Aging. What Processes Cause Aging? Reproductive Aging, Menopause, and Health. Slowing Aging and Extending Life: Remedies and Expectations. Notes. Index.
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