Overview
Nationally recognized authority on aging George Webster, Ph.D. brings us the first book to use current biomedical research to project future trends in life span. According to Webster, health-conscious adults today can expect to live to 100 and beyond. In Hello, Methuselah! Webster examines both scientific advances in fighting major diseases and the progress in slowing the aging process. Webster backs his theories with scientific data yet makes them understandable to the layman. He covers a range of topics—from outlining actions you can take now to live a longer, healthier life to what science is doing to slow the aging of human cells. You can even estimate your own longevitiy from the formula Dr. Webster provides. Table of contents, 47 illustrations, extensive bibliography, index.
"...written by a nationally recognized authority on aging, using current biomedical research to project future trends in lifespan...examines scientific advances in fighting major disease & progress in slowing the aging process."
Synopsis
Nationally recognized authority on aging George Webster, Ph.D. brings us the first book to use current biomedical research to project future trends in life span. According to Webster, health-conscious adults today can expect to live to 100 and beyond. In Hello, Methuselah! Webster examines both scientific advances in fighting major diseases and the progress in slowing the aging process. Webster backs his theories with scientific data yet makes them understandable to the layman. He covers a range of topics—from outlining actions you can take now to live a longer, healthier life to what science is doing to slow the aging of human cells. You can even estimate your own longevitiy from the formula Dr. Webster provides. Table of contents, 47 illustrations, extensive bibliography, index.