by Emiliana Giacomello (Editor), Luana Toniolo (Editor)
Over
the last 100 years, the numerous advances in science, the improved
sanitary conditions and a decline in poverty have led to an increase in
life expectancy. As a result, in the coming years, the number of
over-65s will triple, and the over-80s will be the fastest growing
portion of the population.
However, an
increased lifespan is associated with an increase in chronic diseases,
such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, sarcopenia, and
degenerative disorders. Therefore, ideally, increased lifespan should be
associated to a better healthspan, which is the period one individual
is living in good health.
Based on evidence
that aging is a multifaceted phenomenon, resulting from one or more
failures at the molecular, cellular, physiologic, and functional levels,
age-related diseases are difficult therapeutic targets.
Data
on the correlation between the quality of one's diet and life
expectancy, and the application of calorie restriction regimens, or of
micronutrients, antioxidants and functional foods in the diet make
nutrition, together with exercise, a natural weapon to combat
age-related diseases and improve healthspan.
English | 2022 | PDF | 12 MB | 266 Pages
ISBNs: 3036548416, 978-3036548418, 9783036548418
