Nutrition, Longevity, and Lifestyle Medicine - Paperback

by Seanne Waite (Author), Sue Linja (Author)

The world's longest-lived people are not chasing longevity. They are simply living in ways that researchers are now beginning to understand. Many strong predictors of healthy aging are rooted in everyday choices: the foods we eat, how we move, the quality of our sleep, how we manage stress, and our relationships. Together, these habits shape not only lifespan, but also health span.

In a world of longevity claims and quick fixes, separating evidence from hype has never been more important. Drawing on the latest research, Nutrition, Longevity, and Lifestyle Medicine translates science into actionable strategies for students and practitioners across medicine, nursing, nutrition, social work, and physician assistant studies. It is equally valuable for informed readers passionate about healthy aging and longevity. The book explores the biology of aging and chronic disease prevention and management, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. It integrates nutrition science and the six pillars of lifestyle medicine with practical approaches to physical activity, behavior change, restorative sleep, stress management, social connection, and risk reduction.

Clinical case studies, centenarian stories, assessment tools, and evidence-to-practice features strengthen critical thinking and build confidence to apply nutrition and lifestyle medicine in patient care and everyday life.