Orem Library

The Harvard-trained neuroscientist presents an exploration of the intricacies of human memory that distinguishes between normal and concerning memory loss while explaining the profound roles of sleep, stress, and other contributing influences.

"Throughout our life, we look for ways to keep our mind sharp and effortlessly productive. Now, globe trotting neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age. Keep Sharp debunks common myths about aging and cognitive decline, explores whether there's a "best" diet or exercise regimen for the brain,...

"The Okinawa Program, authored by a team of internationally renowned experts, is based on the landmark scientifically documented twenty-five-year Okinawa Centenarian Study, a Japanese Ministry of Health-sponsored study. This breakthrough book reveals the diet, exercise, and lifestyle practices that make the Okinawans the healthiest and longest-lived population in the world. With an easy-to-follow Four-Week Turnaround Plan, nearly one hundred fast,...

Barbara Ehrenreich explores how we are killing ourselves to live longer, not better. She describes how we over-prepare and worry way too much about what is inevitable. One by one, Ehrenreich topples the shibboleths that guide our attempts to live a long, healthy life, from the importance of preventive medical screenings to the concepts of wellness and mindfulness, from dietary fads to fitness culture. We tend to believe we have agency over our bodies,...

"From PBS personality and injury prevention and recovery specialist Miranda Esmond-White comes an eye-opening guide to anti-aging, arming readers with tools they need to turn back the hands of time"--

Shares new medical findings, identifying foods and practices that can decrease susceptibility to numerous age-related conditions.

An analysis of longevity science and anti-aging medicine offers insight into the anti-aging industry, reveals groups who are profiting from dubious products, and considers the transformation of health care for the purpose of extending life expectancy.

Makes recommendations for promoting optimal health and longevity after age thirty, in a reference that likens the aging process to the maintenance of city systems.

Discusses how to stay younger and live longer by identifying, targeting, and resetting important aging-related genes to a more youthful state and offers advice about life changes that will help accomplish this goal.

Examines the latest discoveries in the field of functional aging to make counter-intuitive recommendations for how to extend a healthy and active life, in a guide that discusses such strategies as eating less, avoiding nutritional supplements, and enjoying chocolate and coffee.