Aging & Healthy Lifestyle Audiobooks | Health & Wellness

Lifespan: Why We Age – and Why We Don’t Have To

"In this paradigm-shifting book from acclaimed Harvard Medical School doctor and one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people on earth, Dr. David Sinclair reveals that everything we think we know about ageing is wrong, and shares the surprising, scientifically-proven methods that can help readers live younger, longer. For decades, the medical community has looked to a variety of reasons for why we age, and the consensus is that no one dies of old age; they die of age-related diseases. That's because ageing is not a disease – it is inevitable. But what if everything you think you know about ageing is wrong? What if ageing is a disease? And that disease is curable. In Lifespan, Dr David A. Sinclair, one of the world’s foremost authorities on genetics and ageing, argues just that. He has dedicated his life’s work to chasing more than a longer lifespan – he wants to enable people to live longer, healthier, and disease-free well into our hundreds. In this book, he reveals a bold new theory of ageing, one that pinpoints a root cause of ageing that lies in an ancient genetic survival circuit. This genetic trick – a circuit designed to halt reproduction in order to repair damage to the genome – has enabled earth’s early microcosms to survive and evolve into more advanced organisms. But this same survival circuit is the reason we age: as genetic damage accumulates over our lifespans from UV rays, environmental toxins, and unhealthy diets, our genome is overwhelmed, causing gray hair, wrinkles, achy joints, heart issues, dementia, and, ultimately, death. But genes aren’t our destiny; we have more control over them than we’ve been taught to believe. We can’t change our DNA, but we can harness the power of the epigenome to realise the true potential of our genes. Drawing on his cutting-edge findings at the forefront of medical research, Dr Sinclair will provide a scientifically proven roadmap to reverse the genetic clock by activating our vitality genes, so we can live younger for longer. Readers will discover how a few simple lifestyle changes – like intermittent fasting, avoiding too much animal protein, limiting sugar, avoiding x-rays, exercising with the right intensity, and even trying cold therapy – can activate our vitality genes. Dr Sinclair ends the book with a look to the near future, exploring what the world might look like – and what will need to change – when we are all living well to 120 or more. Dr Sinclair takes what we have long accepted as the limits of human potential and mortality and turns them into choices."

Dr David A. Sinclair (Author), Dr David A. Sinclair (Narrator)

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Eightysomethings: A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well, and Finding Unexpected Happiness

"This invaluable guide will help the historical number of eightysomethings live fulfilled, happy lives long into their twilight years. Old age is not what it used to be. For the first time ever, most people in the United States are living into their eighties. The first guide of its kind, Eightysomethings changes our understanding of old age with an upbeat and emotionally savvy view of the uncharted territory of the last stage of life. With insight and humor, Dr. Katharine Esty describes the series of dramatic and difficult transitions that eightysomethings usually experience and how, despite their losses, they so often find themselves unexpectedly happy. Living into one’s eighties doesn’t have to mean declining health and loneliness: Dr. Esty shows readers how to embrace—and thrive during—the later stages of life. Based on her more than 120 interviews around the country, Esty explores the lives of ordinary eightysomethings—their attitudes, activities, secrets, worries, purposes, and joys. Their stories illustrate how real people in their eighties are living and how they make sense of their lives. Esty adds her wisdom and perspective to this multi-dimensional look at being old as a social psychologist, a practicing psychotherapist, and as an eighty-four-year-old widow living in a retirement community. Eightysomethings is a must-read for people in their eighties, and also for their families. Adult children—often bewildered by their aging parents—need a wise guide like Eightysomethings to help them navigate their parents’ last stage of life with real-world guidelines and conversation starters. Readers, young and old alike, will find this first-of-its-kind book eye-opening, comforting, and filled with practical tips."

Katharine Esty, Ph.D. (Author), Janet Metzger (Narrator)

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Ultimate Memory Magic: The Transformative Program for Sharper Memory, Mental Clarity, and Greater

"Improve your memory, sharpen your mind, and change your life—at any age! As we age, our memories become unreliable; we misplace things and forget details. In Ultimate Memory Magic, memory expert Jim Karol shows that these side effects of aging are not inevitable. His memory-boosting system, called “Cogmental Intelligence,” goes beyond preserving mental acuity and actually enhances memory and mental function through lifestyle changes and mental exercises. Concentration, alertness, and focus can all be strengthened—by anyone, at any age. Karol’s cutting-edge program will show readers how to: - Sharpen their thinking and regain their mental edge - Live healthier, mentally and physically - Clear away negativity and stress - Become more creative and innovative A former steel worker who suffered from ill health, Karol used this method to transform his own life. Now he is physically healthy and renowned for his unparalleled memory. His incredible feats of memory and mentalism have been featured on The Tonight Show, The Ellen Show, Today, and more. Karol has used his Cogmental Intelligence method with clients from professional athletes to business leaders and speaks at venues around the world, from MIT to the Pentagon. With a foreword written and read by bestselling author and physician Daniel G. Amen, Ultimate Memory Magic will allow listeners of any age to hone their minds, strengthen their memories, and transform their lives."

Jim Karol, Michael Ross (Author), Daniel G. Amen, Jim Karol, Sean Patrick Hopkins (Narrator)

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[French] - Vieillir en santé : c'est possible

"Si la tendance se maintient, vous vivrez vieux. Votre corps et vos capacités se modifieront au fil des années à venir…comme ils l'ont fait tout au long de votre vie. Vous expérimenterez peut-être certains irritants du vieillissement comme les trous de mémoire, les douleurs qui apparaissent, les médicaments qui se multiplient, les sens qui s'émoussent. Vous préférez ne pas y penser? C'est tout à fait naturel. Et dans ce cas, ce livre est pour vous. Pour arrêter d'avoir peur de vieillir. Pour faire face au dernier tabou. Qu’est-ce qui fait partie du vieillissement normal? Qu’est-ce qui n’en fait pas partie? Les auteures proposent des actions à prendre dès maintenant pour maintenir ou améliorer sa santé, loin des recettes toutes faites ou des produits miracles. En effet, les 11 chapitres de ce livre ont été validés scientifiquement par des chercheurs du Centre de recherche de l’Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal. Rigueur scientifique, dédramatisation et trucs utiles : voici une lecture nécessaire pour s’adapter à cette nouvelle étape de la vie. Parce qu’à partir de 65 ans, il y a toute une vie à saisir"

Michèle Sirois, Sylvie Belleville (Author), Flore Anne Fortier (Narrator)

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[German] - Der Lack ist ab - War's das schon oder kommt noch was? (Autorisierte Lesefassung)

"Hier geht's ums Älterwerden. Aber keine Angst: Sie sind nicht allein! Ohne ein Blatt vor den Mund zu nehmen spricht Kai Wiesinger über alles, was einen Mann in der Mitte des Lebens überrollt. Mal ehrlich: Haben Sie die Schriftgröße Ihres Handys schon geändert? Das ist erst der harmlose Einstieg in den sicheren Abstieg. Plötzlich stellen sich ganz neue Fragen: Wie geht es eigentlich meiner Prostata? Soll ich mir die Haare färben, und wie fühlt sich eine Darmspiegelung an? Schlafen wir nur noch aus Gewohnheit nebeneinander, und wie sinnvoll ist eine Paartherapie? Mit Witz und Charme deckt Kai Wiesinger auf, dass auch im Mann die biologische Uhr tickt - und nicht jeder mit grauen Haaren automatisch aussieht wie George Clooney."

Kai Wiesinger (Author), Bettina Zimmermann, Kai Wiesinger (Narrator)

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Aging in Grace: Letters to Those in the Autumn of Life

"Archibald Alexander (1772-1851), Presbyterian minister and educator, was a professor at Princeton Theological Seminary from 1812 until his death. Written while Alexander was in his seventies, the five letters in this booklet candidly acknowledge the trials of aging, while at the same time offering biblical encouragement and hope for the Christian facing death. Alexander considers the 'autumn of life' from the perspective of its struggles, its besetting sins, its duties, its unstoppable journey toward death, and the assurance the believer in Jesus Christ can have as death approaches. Everyone will profit from Alexander's wise counsel, especially those past mid-life."

Archibald Alexander (Author), Craig A. Hart (Narrator)

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Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon: The New Science and Stories of the Brain

"Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon written by Rahul Jandial, read by Graham Winton. **THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** 'You're amazing I could talk to you (Rahul) all day' Chris Evans 'This is a gripping new book' The Times World-leading neuroscientist and neurosurgeon Dr Rahul Jandial draws on his years of work with patients suffering from the most extreme cases of brain damage, disorders and illnesses to reveal what they can tell us about the science of the mind. From a languages teacher who has to choose whether to lose her ability to speak Spanish or English after brain surgery, to a former TV exec, now homeless, who discovers that his life-altering despondency is the result of a tumour, to a fainting teen who learns that deep breathing can mean the difference between life or death, these stories uncover the secret workings of the brain. Blending cutting-edge research and beautiful storytelling, Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon is a vital resource on the best ways to boost your memory, control stress and emotions, minimize pain, unleash your creativity, raise smart kids and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. This is a deeply practical and readable book, which will take you on an expedition through the anatomy of the most fascinating - and mysterious - of organs. Rahul's new book Life on a Knife's Edge is out June and available to pre-order now."

Rahul Jandial (Author), Graham Winton (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - La solución de los telómeros: Un acercamiento revolucionario para vivir mas joven, mas s

"Un acercamiento revolucionario para vivir más joven, más sano y más tiempo. Por Elizabeth Blackburn, Premio Nobel de medicina. ¿Por qué algunas personas de 40 años se ven de 60, mientras que otras de 60 años se ven de 40? La doctora Elizabeth Blackburn descubrió un indicador biológico llamado telomerasa, la enzima que reabastece los telómeros -los extremos de los cromosomas encargados de proteger nuestro patrimonio genético. Las investigaciones de Elizabeth Blackburn y Elissa Epel demuestran que la longitud y la salud de los telómeros de cada persona son la base biológica de la conexión mente-cuerpo, por lo que los cambios que hagamos en nuestros hábitos cotidianos pueden proteger nuestros telómeros e incrementar nuestros intervalos de salud (el número de años que permanecemos sanos, activos y libres de enfermedades). La solución de los telómeros demuestra cómo la calidad del sueño, el ejercicio, la alimentación, incluso ciertos productos químicos afectan a nuestros telómeros y cómo el estrés crónico, los pensamientos negativos, las relaciones tensas o los lugares peligrosos pueden acortarlos. Partiendo de una amplia investigación, comparten listas de alimentos, tipos de ejercicios saludables para nuestros telómeros, trucos mentales para reducir el estrés e información sobre cómo proteger a nuestros hijos contra el desarrollo de telómeros cortos y cómo mejorar nuestros espacios saludables a nivel comunitario -relaciones de confianza, espacios verdes y calles seguras. La solución de los telómeros te hará reevaluar cómo llevas tu vida en el día a día. Es el primer libro que explica cómo envejecemos a nivel celular y cómo hacer cambios sencillos para mantener nuestros cromosomas y células saludables, permitiéndonos permanecer sanos y tener vidas más vitales y significativas. La crítica ha opinado: 'Blackburn y Epel demuestran que la manera en que vivimos cada día tiene un efecto profundo, no sólo en nuestra salud y bienestar, también en cómo envejecemos; este libro es un manual para vivir más y más.' -Arianna Huffington 'Este libro emocionante se convertirá en un clásico. Explica cómo podemos disminuir la forma en que envejecemos en el nivel celular más elemental.' -Eric Kandel, premio Nobel y autor de In Search of Memory 'Revolucionario, transforma la forma en que nuestro mundo piensa sobre la salud, la enfermedad y la muerte.' -Dean Ornish, fundador y presidente del Instituto de Investigación de Medicina Preventiva, autor de seis libros, incluyendo The Spectrum, bestseller del New York Times 'Una síntesis extraordinaria e iluminadora de factores biológicos y psicosociales que aumentan la longevidad saludable por sus efectos sobre los telómeros. Este nivel de entendimiento permite a las personas alcanzar vidas más saludables.' -Albert Bandura, profesor emérito de la Universidad de Stanford, Premio Nacional de la Medalla de la Ciencia de los Estados Unidos."

Elissa Epel, Elizabeth Blackburn (Author), Alondra García (Narrator)

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How to Find Your Passion and Purpose: Four Easy Steps to Discover A Job You Want and Live the Life Y

"Focus Your Energy and Time to Achieve Outstanding Personal and Professional Results With Absolute Certainty and Excitement. What if you could increase your success, health and happiness with a few simple steps? How would your life be different if you had more energy, motivation, confidence and self-belief? What if you could hit your business, personal and financial targets easily? Imagine waking up every morning looking forward to your day, working and living with purpose, passion and profit. Bestselling author of Mid-Life Career Rescue, and The Little Princess, award-winning artist, Cassandra Gaisford provides simple but powerful and easy to implement ways to find your passion and purpose. Based on survey research, personal achievements and her professional expertise and success helping people achieve outstanding results - including lawyers, teachers, back-to-work mums, accountants, school leavers and creative entrepreneurs - Gaisford answers the question: how to do find your destiny and follow your bliss. In How To Find Your Passion and Purpose: Four Easy Steps to Discover A Job You Want and Live The Life You Love, you’ll learn: · Why successful people follow their passion, not their pension · How to identify your REAL priorities · How working with passion can cure many modern-day ills - depression, anxiety, overwhelm and boredom · How to be happy and successful · How to boost your self-esteem and super-charge the confidence needed to make an inspired change · How to change jobs and find a career you will enjoy, including self-employment"

Cassandra Gaisford (Author), Cassandra Gaisford (Narrator)

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Get on Your Knee Replacements and Pray!: If You're Not Dead, You're Not Done

"Blending humor and faith, the four Kandel sisters encourage senior adults to be mission focused and never let age block opportunities to serve and minister to others. With wry humor, they inspire you to investigate possibilities for your next assignment from God. If you have retired or are considering retirement, you will chuckle as they motivate you to look into new opportunities to serve God with that unhinged schedule, wisdom gained from experience, and perhaps even some discretionary income. Cheerleaders encouraging the no-longer-young to stay in the game, the Kandels let you laugh out loud at their own real-life mishaps. They prove that age isn't years, it is mind-set, and they offer a lighthearted challenge to seek new ways to serve God. Do not let your number of birthdays stand in the way of your eternal impact. The big music for intentional, mission-focused living can begin even when you are well advanced in years."

Karen Kandel Kizlin, Kathie Kandel Poe, Kris Kandel Schwambach, Linda Kandel Mason (Author), Karen Kandel Kizlin, Kathie Kandel Poe, Kris Kandel Schwambach, Linda Kandel Mason (Narrator)

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The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age

"From the author of the New York Times bestseller The Plant Paradox comes a groundbreaking plan for living a long, healthy, happy life. From the moment we are born, our cells begin to age. But aging does not have to mean decline. World-renowned surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has been treating mature patients for most of his career. He knows that everyone thinks they want to live forever, until they hit middle age and witness the suffering of their parents and even their peers. So how do we solve the paradox of wanting to live to a ripe old age—but enjoy the benefits of youth? This groundbreaking book holds the answer. Working with thousands of patients, Dr. Gundry has discovered that the “diseases of aging” we most fear are not simply a function of age; rather, they are a byproduct of the way we have lived over the decades. In The Longevity Paradox, he maps out a new approach to aging well—one that is based on supporting the health of the “oldest” parts of us: the microorganisms that live within our bodies. Our gut bugs—the bacteria that make up the microbiome—largely determine our health over the years. From diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s to common ailments like arthritis to our weight and the appearance of our skin, these bugs are in the driver’s seat, controlling our quality of life as we age. The good news is, it’s never too late to support these microbes and give them what they need to help them—and you—thrive. In The Longevity Paradox, Dr. Gundry outlines a nutrition and lifestyle plan to support gut health and live well for decades to come. A progressive take on the new science of aging, The Longevity Paradox offers an action plan to prevent and reverse disease as well as simple hacks to help anyone look and feel younger and more vital."

Steven R. Gundry, M.D. (Author), Steven R. Gundry, M.D. (Narrator)

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Super Ager: You Can Look Younger, Have More Energy, a Better Memory, and Live a Long and Healthy Lif

"Super Ager has everything you need to know to live long and prosper, from movement, diet, fasting, brain, and memory health to the major impact of relationships on longevity. Filled with science, suggestions for gentle daily movement, natural remedies, and modern wisdom, Super Ager is a practical and concise guide to optimal aging. Yoga instructor, nutrition expert, and healthy-living blogger Elise Marie Collins has compiled a comprehensive look at what “Super Agers” are doing to live long and prosper. Learn about movement at any age, brain fitness and memory maintenance, foods, vitamin and mineral content cues and clues, and what they do to promote health, prevent disease, and decrease and reverse symptoms of illness. In this revolutionary book, Collins presents us with a bold new paradigm of aging, showing us how we can increase not only our lifespan but also our health span. Through a journey of cultures that have the distinction of producing some of the world’s healthiest, oldest people, Collins reveals the secrets for living an extended and fulfilling life in which our later years become a period of wisdom, vitality, and happiness."

Elise Marie Collins (Author), Laurel Lefkow (Narrator)

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