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Aus der Mitte ihres Lebens heraus erzählt Ulrike Draesner ihr Körperempfinden und ihr Altern als Frau. Anhand prägender Erlebnisse von der Kindheit über Pubertät, Zyklus, Mutterschaft bis zu den Wechseljahren schildert sie, zugleich souverän und intim, Erfahrungen und Veränderungsprozesse des weiblichen Körpers. Dabei reflektiert sie, ausgehend von ihrer Familiengeschichte, gesellschaftliche Konventionen im Umgang mit Sexualität und alternden Menschen und entwirft ein Bild der Wechseljahre als Aufbruch in ein "blühendes Alter".

How come I can never find my keys? Why don't I sleep as well as I used to? Why do my friends keep repeating the same stories? What can I do to keep my brain sharp? Scientists know. Brain Rules for Aging Well, by developmental molecular biologist Dr. John Medina, gives you the facts - and the prescription to age well - in his signature engaging style. With so many discoveries over the years, science is literally changing our minds about the optimal care and feeding of the brain. All of it is captivating. A great deal of it is unexpected.

Harvard Medical School has followed 824 subjects - men and women, some rich, some poor - from their teens to old age. Harvard's George Vaillant now uses these studies - the most complete ever done anywhere in the world - and the subjects' individual histories to illustrate the factors involved in reaching a happy, healthy old age. He explains precisely why some people turn out to be more resilient than others, the complicated effects of marriage and divorce, negative personality changes, and how to live a more fulfilling, satisfying and rewarding life in the later years.

William Roache is best known for his long-running portrayal of Ken Barlow in the popular drama serial Coronation Street. Bill recently celebrated a major milestone his 9th birthday and this book is a unique insight into how his positive approach has helped him to live a long and happy life. Bill refuses to accept that ageing comes with decline, and instead prefers to think of himself as 'youthing', bringing energy and passion to everything he does.