Successful Aging
by Daniel J. Levitin · Daniel J. Levitin
Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin reviews research on the aging brain and body, covering memory, personality, sleep, diet, exercise, and social connection. Readers will understand which age-related declines are myths, and which evidence-based habits help extend health span into their eighties and nineties.
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bluezones.com
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National Institute on Aging
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National Council on Aging (NCOA)
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