Joan Vernikos

Broschiertes Buch

The G-Connection

Harness Gravity and Reverse Aging

Beschreibung

Unlock Youthful Vigor with The G-Connection! Discover the groundbreaking secret to defying aging, straight from NASA's pioneering research. Dr. Joan Vernikos's The G-Connection reveals the fundamental role of gravity in maintaining youthful vitality. Drawing on three decades of work with astronauts, this book translates the science of space into practical, everyday strategies. Each chapter features a "What You Can Do about It" section, offering a clear guide for all ages to make smart lifestyle choices. Written in an engaging, accessible style, and packed with fascinating anecdotes from astronauts and Dr. Vernikos's own journey, The G-Connection is a truly fun and credible resource. You'll finish knowing exactly how to slow down or even reverse the aging process in your daily life. As Dr. Harold J. Guy, Professor of Geriatric Medicine, states, it's "a treasure trove of ideas to a geriatrician." Get ready to feel the contagious excitement for a new approach to aging!

Autor

Joan Vernikos PhD (1934-) was born to Greek parents in Alexandria, Egypt. A pharmacologist from the Univ. of London, she taught medical students at Ohio State University before being recruited by NASA in 1964. Former Director of NASA's Life Sciences (1993-2000) she is a recognized leader in the field of stress management and coping and a pioneer of space medicine. A woman of many talents, she and her husband Geoffrey Hazzan had a chocolate truffle shop, GEOFFROI, in London in the 1980s where she invented the first all white chocolate truffle in Europe. Stories of that challenge and the recipes she created are in their 2012 book 'Adventures in Chocolate' under her married name, Joan Hazzan, co-authored with her husband.Her NASA research led to the discovery of a revolutionary link between gravity and healthy aging. Her first book in 2004, 'The G-Connection: Harness Gravity and Reverse Aging' with a forward by John Glenn is now published in five languages and received the 2009 Book Award of the International Academy of Astronautics. 'Stress Fitness for Seniors' followed in 2009. 'Sitting Kills, Moving Heals: How Simple Everyday Movement Will Prevent Pain, Illness and Early Death -- and Exercise Alone Won't'(2011) emphasizes that the key to lifelong health is more than just traditional gym exercise, but a natural lifestyle of constant, natural movement that resists the force of gravity.' Sitting Kills, Moving Heals' won the Finalist Award in the General Health section of the 2012 Indie Excellence Awards. 'Designed to Move: The Science-backed Program to Fight Sitting Disease & Enjoy Lifelong Health' (2016) is for everyone who wants to feel healthier and stronger - at any age. Her latest, 'Stress Beyond 50: Tools & Wisdom for a Happier, Longer Life' (2018)', Recipient of numerous other awards for science and leadership, Dr. Joan is a popular motivational speaker, health coach and consultant to organizations. (www.joanvernikos.com/aboutjoan). Her mission - to stem the trend in poor health in sedentary and stressed out America by helping people live their entire life with fun, health and vigor. In 2018 she was inducted into the International Astronautical Federation Hall of Fame.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Quippy Quill Inc
• Seitenzahl: 430
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Juli 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 26mm
• Gewicht: 694g
• ISBN-13: 9781967375387
• ISBN-10: 1967375380
• Artikelnr.: 75026963