Is it normal to forget where you parked your car? Do we really shrink as
we grow older? Does everyone experience lower libido as they age?
More than 78 million American adults are nearing the age when unexpected
aches and pains, weight gains, sudden illnesses, and confusing mental
changes begin to occur. As children, our questions about how our bodies
will change are met with knowledge and patience--anything to make the
transition as seamless as possible. But at 50 or 60, there's no one to
help us figure out whether the changes we're experiencing are a cause
for concern or just a normal part of aging.
Is This Normal? is a guidebook that focuses on putting this generation
at ease by answering their most common questions. From superficial
concerns to everyday aches and pains to more serious medical problems,
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical expert at Discovery Channel, cuts through
the confusion and provides practical answers for the most common
age-related health issues. In Is This Normal?, he answers a broad
range of questions, such as:
How much weight gain is normal as we age--and why is it so hard to lose?
Is it normal to need a pair of reading glasses just to decipher a
restaurant menu?
What are the signs of Alzheimer's versus normal memory loss?
With compassion, reassurance, and friendly guidance, Dr. Whyte provides
cutting-edge medical advice for the effects of aging we face every
day--from gray hair and wrinkles to cardiovascular health. Is This
Normal? arms listeners with the essential knowledge and preventive
strategies they need stay healthy and vital for decades to come.
The accompanying reference guide is included as a PDF on this disc.
