Mild Stress and Healthy Aging: Applying Hormesis in Aging Research and Interventions

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9048177456
• ISBN13: 9789048177455
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"