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Positive Aging Center   [ Home >  Positive Aging >  More  Related Items ]   POSITIVE AGING - ARTICLES The Clues to Becoming a Centenarian October 29, 2004 Our final extracts from Professor Perls' book "Living to 100" contain some of his proposals for people trying to make the best of their longevity genes, so that they can approach towards centenarian status. Centenarians - Balancing Genes and Environment October 15, 2004 In these extracts from his book "Living to 100" Professor Perls explains the relative roles of genetics and environment in centenarians . . . Centenarians - The Role of Genetics October 1, 2004 These extracts from Professor Perls' book "Living to 100" discuss the likely role of genetics in the selection of people destined to become centenarians. Centenarians - More Gender Differences August 20, 2004 In these extracts from his book "Living to 100", Professor Perls looks at further gender differences in the elderly, and their possible influence on survival to 100. Gender Differences in Longevity July 16, 2004 These extracts from "Living to 100" by Dr Thomas Perls cover some of the gender differences in the rate of dropout from the longevity marathon race to 100. Lifestyles of Centenarians June 18, 2004 In these extracts from Dr Perls' book "Living to 100", he discusses the possible lifestyles that may have helped his centenarians reach 100. Brain Pathology in Centenarians May 19, 2004 Here are some more extracts from Professor Perls' book, "Living to 100". They discuss the significant lack of neuropathology found in many centenarians' brains. The Centenarians Study April 23, 2004 The New England Centenarians Study has already yielded interesting data that provide clues as to why some individuals live to a very old age, while others die much younger. Professor Perls, the leader of the study, has distilled the information obtained so far in a book intended for the lay person; we provide some extracts here. The World Takes a New Look at Aging July 16, 2002 To those who associate high-level international conferences with lofty idealism wrapped in carefully crafted non-committal ambiguities, the 2nd World Assembly on Aging provided a refreshing change... Toward Positive Lifestyles June 29, 1999 It is not what happens to us but what we make of it that counts.   RELATED ITEMS Live Longer, Die Faster: An Attainable Aim April 11, 2003 How One Lives Can Affect How One Eats October 2, 2000 Caregivers at risk July 21, 2000 Resistance exercises help cardiovascular patients May 24, 2000 The catastrophic nature of the sudden need for long-term care April 14, 2000 More and more maintain their vigor January 20, 2000

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