Health and Longevity Guide: Health Maintenance and Disease Prevention Handbook for Middle-Aged and Elderly People

Author: Liu Qingfeng, Guo Wenxin
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The authors of this book utilize theories from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for health preservation and research findings from modern medicine to systematically introduce fundamental knowledge and practical methods for health preservation and care among middle-aged and elderly individuals. The book consists of 9 chapters, including natural human lifespan, criteria for classifying the elderly and health, the concept of sub-health, traditional TCM health preservation, menopausal health care and sexual health care, psychological characteristics, psychological disorders, and their prevention and treatment among middle-aged and elderly individuals. It also covers the impact of diet, exercise, entertainment, sleep, lifestyle, environmental climate, and other factors on health and self-care, as well as the prevention and treatment of common tumors and regular health check-ups. The content is rich and concise, integrating knowledge, readability, and practicality, making it a valuable reference for guiding health preservation among middle-aged and elderly individuals. It is suitable for (the broader middle-aged and elderly population) and grassroots healthcare workers.