Lazarus Strategy: How to Age Well and Wisely

The World Health Organization predicts that by 2050, there will be two billion people over 60, with 434 million over 80. However, the quality of these extra years of life is poor due to diseases and dependency on non-curative drugs and health carers. Dr. Norman Lazarus, an expert on the physiology of healthy human aging, is an exception. He leads an active and medication-free lifestyle and has written a book, The Lazarus Strategy, to help others stay well for longer. The book is a how-to and part manifesto on the art of healthy aging, guiding readers to a more active, productive, independent future and a medication-free life. The three main factors crucial to keeping healthy are physical activity, food, and the mind, and changes need to be made to these areas from the age of 50 and beyond.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 19 August 2021
\n Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
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The World Health Organisation predicts that by 2050, there will be two billion people over the age of 60, with 434 million of those over 80 years of age. However, the quality of these extra years of life is shockingly poor, with many of us living with diseases and dependent on non-curative drugs and health carers. We are not ageing well nor wisely.

Dr Norman Lazarus, 84, is an exception. He is an expert on the physiology of healthy human ageing and living proof that our later years can be lived well. Even now, in his eighties, he leads an active and medication-free lifestyle, regularly walking and cycling long distances. Dr Lazarus has now written a remarkable book, The Lazarus Strategy, with the aim of helping others to stay well for longer.

The Lazarus Strategy is a part how-to and part manifesto on the art of healthy ageing to guide readers along the path to a more active, productive, independent future and a medication-free life. Norman will show us that our lifestyle choices now will determine how we will age through our golden years and how fast - in the future.

The three main factors crucial to keeping healthy are physical activity, food, and the mind. Norman explains how each of these affects ageing and how we need to make changes to these areas of our life from the age of 50 and beyond.

Physical activity is essential for keeping our bodies fit and healthy. It helps to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, as well as osteoporosis and cancer. Regular exercise also helps to improve our mood, reduce stress, and boost our self-esteem.

Food is another important factor in healthy ageing. A healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein can help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve our cognitive function, and boost our immune system. It is also important to limit our intake of processed foods, sugary drinks, and alcohol, which can contribute to weight gain, inflammation, and other health problems.

The mind is also an important factor in healthy ageing. Stress, anxiety, and depression can contribute to physical health problems and cognitive decline. Engaging in activities such as meditation, yoga, and cognitive training can help to reduce stress, improve mood, and boost cognitive function.

Making changes to our lifestyle from the age of 50 and beyond is essential for healthy ageing. This includes regular exercise, a healthy diet, and mental health support. It is also important to stay socially engaged, maintain a healthy weight, and avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.

In conclusion, healthy ageing is not just about living longer, but also about living well. By making lifestyle choices that promote physical activity, food, and the mind, we can improve our quality of life and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. The Lazarus Strategy provides a roadmap for healthy ageing, and with the right approach, we can live our later years with vitality and independence.

\n Weight: 142g\n
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781529375206\n \n