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How we let our sight, hearing, bones and joints decline
(Protecting your sight, hearing, bones, muscles, joints and more)
If you are going to have a healthy and enjoyable
old age, you’ll want good mobility as well as good eyesight and hearing.
This means looking after yourself all through your life.
Some of the things you can do
Protect your eyes from damage by using
sunglasses designed to cut out UV light.
Protect your hearing, which can be damaged
irreparably by even a single very loud noise, or by repeated exposure to
loud noises (including loud music or machinery).
Keep your joints working well through regular
activity. It is not true that exercise wears down joints and causes
arthritis – the process is more complex.
Keep muscles strong and flexible. This will be
of great value when you are old, protecting joints and helping to
prevent falls.
What the book covers
The book discusses
eyesight
hearing
joints and arthritis
bones
muscles
sex
dental care
skin care
other aspects of your body that need looking after throughout your life.
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Selected references for the book