Ageless Aging: A Woman's Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan

by Maddy Dychtwald, Kate Hanley

Overview

A holistic plan based on cutting-edge science designed to help women take advantage of medical, psychological, and spiritual tools to feel younger for longer.
 
We are in the midst of a longevity revolution. And that is particularly true for women:
 

• Women can expect to live five years longer than men.
• A 50-year-old woman can expect to live another 35 years, on average.
• Women comprise 80% of centenarians, the fastest growing segment of the world’s population.

 
But despite these incredible statistics, women are not living well. Women typically spend the last 14 years of their lives in a cascade of health issues. And while current research suggests that some 70 to 90% of your health and longevity is under your control—rather than at the mercy of your genes—the reality is that most women are not taking advantage of the measures that could lead to a longer and happier life.
 
Ageless Aging presents a pioneering new way for women to age—an ascent that includes feeling youthful and vital while gaining wisdom, resilience, and experience. It provides a holistic, actionable plan that will help women make use of all the tools available to them as they grow older.
 
Women need a trusted resource to help them thrive as they age. Internationally acclaimed author and thought leader Maddy Dychtwald is the perfect guide. Maddy has her finger on the pulse of all the latest research, science, and information about longevity and aging, as well as the specific issues facing women. She understands that Ageless Aging is a complex process, that the various pieces of the puzzle work synergistically, and with this book she shows you how to create your best future self by taking control of the aging process.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798887700519
Publisher:	Mayo Clinic Press
Publication date:	05/14/2024
Pages:	344
Sales rank:	594
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Maddy Dychtwald  is an internationally acclaimed author, public speaker, and thought leader on longevity, aging, the new retirement, and the ascent of women. She co-founded Age Wave, the world’s leader in understanding and addressing the far-reaching impacts of our aging population, and has led numerous acclaimed studies on women and money. In addition, she has been involved in more than 25 thought leadership research studies worldwide on aging, longevity, retirement, health, family, caregiving, housing, and leisure, which have cumulatively garnered more than 14 billion media impressions. Maddy has been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes, Newsweek, Time, Fox Business News, CNBC, and NPR, and others. She has written many blog posts for the Wall Street Journal, and Huffington Post. Maddy is the author of two previous  books: Influence: How Women’s Soaring Economic Power Will Transform Our World for the Better and Cycles: How We Will Live, Work, and Buy. She lives in San Francisco with her family.

 

Editorial Reviews

Maddy Dychtwald gifts readers with a fresh, radical redefinition of aging for women. The tips, tools and techniques featured in this book are practical gems of enlightenment accessible to women seeking solutions to aging’s countless challenges. A true must read!”—Pam Peeke M.D., New York Times bestselling author Body for Life for Women, Fight Fat After Forty, and The Hunger Fix
 
“We’re in the midst of a healthspan revolution, and women are poised to lead the way. Maddy Dychtwald brings together best-of-the-best expert advice, breakthrough research, and practical action steps to help women take control of their future—all in her signature down-to earth-style. Ageless Aging can help you forge your own path to a longer, healthier life full of abundance.”—
Peter H. Diamandis, M.D., Founder/Chairman, XPRIZE; New York Times bestselling author of Abundance, BOLD, and Life Force
 
"Maddy Dychtwald broadens the longevity conversation by covering all the essential pieces of the aging journey—including how to navigate ageism, rewrite our own attitudes about getting older, find purpose, foster connection, and manage our finances throughout a longer lifespan. Prepare to feel empowered and excited about the road ahead."—Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, author of Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better
 
 “Chances are, you’re healthier than your parents were when they were your age. Chances are, you’ll enjoy that scenario for the rest of your life—which is likely to be decades longer than that of your parents or grandparents. Are you doing everything you can to make that future a reality? Maddy Dychtwald’s Ageless Aging, will help you—so that you can do everything you can to make sure that the years ahead of you are your best years yet!”—Ric Edelman, host, The Truth About Your Future podcast
 
"I’ve spent decades at the forefront of longevity, anti-aging, and sports medicine and welcome this important new book into the timely conversation about how we can positively impact our longevity and wellness with choices that nourish our body, mind, and spirit. Ageless Aging shares today’s most current thinking and best practices in longevity science to help women take control of their own aging and live their best lives for years to come."—Robert Goldman, M.D., World Chairman-International Medical Commission; Co-Founder & Chairman-World Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine; President Emeritus-National Academy of Sports Medicine
 
“At once enormously inspiring and thoroughly pragmatic, this book captivated me from start to finish!  Ageless Aging offers an essential roadmap to help women live better longer with energy, vitality, brain health, and a deep sense of purpose. All women … and the men who love them … should read this timely book.”—Marc Freedman, Founder/CoCEO, CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org), author, How to Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations
 
"In Ageless Aging, readers will find a nuanced exploration of aging, thoughtfully presented from a woman's perspective. This book takes a deep dive into research findings and expert viewpoints with a keen focus on practical solutions. It offers a thoughtful approach to understanding the complexities of female aging and presents options for those seeking to navigate this stage of life more informed."—Jennifer Garrison, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Buck Institute for Research on Aging

“This book’s strength lies in its efforts to bring together information about aging well in one easily accessible work.” - Library Journal
 

From the Publisher

04/12/2024

Age Wave cofounder Dychtwald (Influence: How Women's Soaring Economic Power Will Transform Our World for the Better), with the help of Kate Hanley, takes a wide-ranging look at the subject of women's aging. Dychtwald's findings show that while women statistically live longer than men, they often develop a variety of health issues. The book's first part, "The New Longevity," reviews current research and postulates that age-related health issues can be avoided or improved if certain longevity-focused, science-based techniques are incorporated into one's daily routine. Part 2, "Holistic Recipe for Ageless Aging," dispenses advice about fitness, food, sleep, and even wealth management. The tips are sound—avoid sugar, make lifestyle changes in small increments, and more—but for many readers, these recommendations won't be new. There are also clear definitions of scientific concepts that general readers will easily understand. The book's sidebars take a closer look at relevant topics. Personal anecdotes from people who have adapted these techniques add interest, and self-tests give readers the opportunity to look at their own health practices and develop plans to improve them. VERDICT This book's strength lies in its efforts to bring together information about aging well in one easily accessible work.—Gail Eubanks

Library Journal