Current Perspectives on Centenarians Introduction to Lifespan and Healthspan

This book explores various aspects related to human longevity and aging beyond 100 years old. It examines all domains of health and well-being of this elite group including the current demographics, genetics and epigenetics of exceptional longevity, cardiovascular risk factors, dementia, nutrition,...

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Other Authors: Kheirbek, Raya Elfadel (Editor), Llorente, Maria D. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2023, 2023
Edition:1st ed. 2023
Series:International Perspectives on Aging
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Ageism Revolution & Human Longevity beyond Age 100 (Diane Martin, Nadia Ijaz and Raya Elfadel Kheirbek)
  • 2. Demographics of Centenarians around the World (Emily Zagorski and Conrad May)
  • 3. Genetics & Extreme Limits of Human Lifespan (Braxton d. Mitchell)
  • 4. Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Centenarians (Amanda Lange, Michael A. Silverman, and Adam G. Golden)
  • 5. Do Centenarians get Dementia? (Jory Crull, Katherine Barlis, Olga-Brawaman-Mintzer, Christopher Blasy, and Jacobo Mintzer)
  • 6. Nutrition in Centenarians (Galya Bigman and Alice S. Ryan)
  • 7. Physical Activity in Centenarians (Alice S. Ryan and Margarita S. Treuth)
  • 8. African American Centenarians (Rita Hargrave and Kanya Nesbeth)
  • 9. Hispanic Paradox (Danya P. Anouti and Alexander. Beard, Maritza Buenaver, Maria D. Llorente)
  • 10. Financial Planning & Fiscal Policy for Centenarians (Adrian A. Llorente)
  • 11. Religion, Spirituality & L Ongevity (Jeni Cook, Caitlyn Gudmundsen, Ray Furr)
  • 12. Whole Health, Wellness & Longevity (Mary Gallagher-Seaman)
  • 13. Dental Care and Longevity (Pierre M. Cartier)
  • 14. Contributions to Longevity and Wellbeing from Nature (Antoinette V. Shappell, Sean H. Gartland, Kelly A. Burnett)
  • 15. Supercentenarians (Maithri Kondapaka and Raya Elfadel Kheirbek)
  • 16. Age Friendly Healthcare Systems (Anisa Nahabedian and Nicole Brandt)