Mild Stress and Healthy Aging: Applying hormesis in aging research and interventions

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Eric Le Bourg Suresh I.S. Rattan

Mild Stress and Healthy Aging

Applying hormesis in aging research and interventions

Eric Le Bourg, Suresh I.S. Rattan

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English

Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
07 February 2008

Human reproduction, growth & development

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 nutritional components, on a variety of biological systems ranging from fruitflies to human cells and bodies. Their separate chapters and a final collective chapter open up a whole new world of possibilities for future research in aging, successful aging, and health span extension.

Edited by: Eric Le Bourg, Suresh I.S. Rattan
Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Edition: 2008 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 465g
ISBN: 9781402068683
ISBN 10: 1402068689
Pages: 188
Publication Date: 07 February 2008
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Hormesis and Aging: What's the Deal?.- What Is Hormesis?.- Irradiation and Hormesis.- Hypergravity in Drosophila melanogaster.- Temperature-Induced Hormesis in Drosophila.- Hormetic Modulation of Aging in Human Cells.- Physical Activity: A Strong Stimulant for Hormesis During Aging.- How Xenohormetic Compounds Confer Health Benefits.- Mild Stress in the Aging Heart: Role of Ischemic Preconditioning.- Clinical Applications of Low-Dose Whole Body Irradiation Hormesis.- Mild Stress and Healthy Aging: Perspectives for Human Beings.

Reviews for Mild Stress and Healthy Aging: Applying hormesis in aging research and interventions

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 their results in the light of hormetic effects. Thus the book is worth reading by not only biogerontologists but by all those who are interested in understanding the hormetic approach for healthy aging. (Mahendra K. Thakur, Biogerontology, Juni, 2008)