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. Ed(S): Le Bourg, Eric; Rattan, Suresh I. S. - Mild Stress and Healthy Aging - 9781402068683 - V9781402068683
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Mild Stress and Healthy Aging

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Description for Mild Stress and Healthy Aging hardcover. Editor(s): Le Bourg, Eric; Rattan, Suresh I. S. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 454.

Stress is a double edged sword. Whereas chronic stress has well known harmful effects, recent research shows that intermittent exposure of cells and organisms to mild stress can improve various biological parameters, including severe stress tolerance, health span and longevity. Mild stress-induced hormesis is potentially a powerful tool in gerontological research and interventions. This book brings together some of the world leaders in this area of research who present a critical analysis of the ongoing research with respect to the effects and mechanisms of action of various types of mild stress, such as irradiation, heat, physical exercise, hypergravity, pro-oxidants and ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
188
Condition
New
Number of Pages
188
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402068683
SKU
V9781402068683
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

Reviews for Mild Stress and Healthy Aging
From the reviews: "The present book is timely written by experts in the subject and presents state-of-art status of research on hormesis and aging. … is thought provoking and opens an exciting new area for detailed study. It is highly useful for young researchers in biogerontology as well as for the established biogerontologists to analyse ... Read more

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