Biopsychosocial approaches to longevity /

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Other Authors: Poon, Leonard W., 1942-, Perls, Thomas T.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer, 2008.
Series:Annual review of gerontology and geriatrics ; v. 27.
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Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • Trials and tribulations of studying the oldest old / Leonard W. Poon and Thomas T. Perls
  • Aging: a genetic balancing act / Jan Vijg, Yousin Suh
  • Promise of human life span extension / Preston W. Estep III
  • Familiality of exceptional longevity / Thomas T. Perls
  • Centenarian offspring / Dellara F. Terry
  • Personality and coping among centenarians / Peter Martin
  • Social support for centenarians' health, psychological well-being, and longevity / Maurice MacDonald
  • Cognitive function of centenarians and its influence on longevity / Yasuyuki Gondo, Leonard W. Poon
  • Extreme longevity and data quality / Jean-Marie Robine
  • Living past 100 years / Kyung-soo Chun
  • Developing models of longevity / Bo Hagberg
  • Methodological considerations in studying centenarians / Leonard W. Poon ... et al.