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The longevity project: surprising discoveries for health and long life from the landmark eight-decade study

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York A Plume Book 2012Description: xviii. 248 pISBN:
  • 9780452297708
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 613.2 F7L6
Summary: ABOUT THE BOOK In 1921, before most of us were born, a remarkable study began tracking the loves and lives of 1500 Americans from childhood to death. The study continues even today, with research teams led by Howard Friedman still keeping tabs on the remaining few who are still alive and analyzing massive amounts of data to establish what it is precisely about these 1500 individuals that led some to stay well and others to fall ill or die before their time. Incredibly, no one until now has chronicled and interpreted the findings from this monumental almost century-long project for the general public. Is longevity associated with being married, daily jogs, living with pets, or faith in God? At last, with lucid prose and rigorous yet crystal clear analysis, Professor Friedman and Professor Martin have succeeded beautifully. http://www.howardsfriedman.com/longevityproject/
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Books Vikram Sarabhai Library Rack 33-B / Slot 1728 (2nd Floor, East Wing) Non-fiction General Stacks 613.2 F7L6 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Checked out 29/07/2025 191254

ABOUT THE BOOK
In 1921, before most of us were born, a remarkable study began tracking the loves and lives of 1500 Americans from childhood to death. The study continues even today, with research teams led by Howard Friedman still keeping tabs on the remaining few who are still alive and analyzing massive amounts of data to establish what it is precisely about these 1500 individuals that led some to stay well and others to fall ill or die before their time. Incredibly, no one until now has chronicled and interpreted the findings from this monumental almost century-long project for the general public. Is longevity associated with being married, daily jogs, living with pets, or faith in God? At last, with lucid prose and rigorous yet crystal clear analysis, Professor Friedman and Professor Martin have succeeded beautifully.


http://www.howardsfriedman.com/longevityproject/

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