Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging: Answers to Help You Make the Most of the Rest of Your Life

by Edward T. Creagan (Editor)

Heredity and genetics play active roles in the aging process, but making better health and well-being decisions today can delay or even alter the effects of aging. Mayo Clinic gives readers guidance in making the appropriate lifestyle choices.

Genres: Health

244 pages, Paperback

First published June 15, 2001

About the author

Edward T. Creagan, M.D., F.A.A.H.P.M., is a professor of medical oncology at the Mayo Clinic Medical School. He holds the endowed chair as the John and Roma Rouse Professor of Humanism in Medicine. Most recently, he was named Outstanding Educator from the Mayo Clinic School of Continuing Medical Education and has received the Distinguished Mayo Clinician Award—Mayo Clinic’s highest honor. He completed an elected term as President of the Mayo Staff.

Dr. Creagan was the first Mayo Clinic consultant board certified in hospice and palliative medicine. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Dr. Creagan received his medical training at New York Medical College and earned graduate degrees in internal medicine and oncology at the University of Michigan and the National Cancer Institute before joining the staff at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he has endured over 37 Minnesota winters. He is also board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology.

He is a researcher and author of over 400 scientific papers and has given 1,000 presentations throughout the world, including his home state of New Jersey. His columns on health, wellness, and the mind-body connection have appeared in Midwestern newspapers. He tweets @EdwardCreagan and @AskDoctorEd and blogs on MayoClinic.com, Mayo Clinic’s online website for consumer health information, where Dr. Creagan is associate medical editor, He is the editor of the book Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging.

An avid marathoner and golfer, father of three sons, grandfather of two incredible boys, Dr. Creagan and his wife, Peggy, live in Rochester, Minnesota.

Reviews

[Dizzy · Rating 2 out of 5]

You'd think Mayo Clinic with their research capabilities would have something new to say regarding health issues and aging. Disappointing.
If you're looking for new ideas, don't bother.
Eat right. Exercise. Don't smoke. Don't drink. See a doctor. Plan for aging, deteriorating body and mind, seek friends, and your spiritual guide. Financial plan, however, likely will die broke anyway. Plan 3-5 yrs of assisted living. Oh yeah, keep a positive attitude. 😜
Enjoy rigor mortis folks!
Sigh.

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I couldn't get the most recent edition from my library so some of the information was a little dated. Mostly info that I already knew --good diet, exercise, doctor visits, etc. Good start for those who want this kind of information.

[Joanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good information in the book.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful info although some is dated.

[Rose]

612.6 May

[Ceejay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book to get a person ready for the 60+ life ahead of you. Well done!