Healthy aging isn't a roll of the dice. It's a choice.

Mayo Clinic Smart Guide to Aging Well explores why we age and how to slow the aging process. It delves into common health and lifestyle concerns and outlines steps that readers can take to enjoy longer and more purposeful lives.

Researchers are finding that genes play a smaller role in overall health than most individuals realize. More often, the life people lead in their later years is a culmination of personal attitudes, decisions made, and actions taken beginning in young adulthood.

The book covers a variety of topics including brain health, diet, physical activity, staying connected, resiliency and living a full life. Readers will find practical tips to keep their minds, bodies and spirits in top shape.

Think of this book as a quick and easy instruction manual that provides the essential tools to live life to its maximum.

From leading medical experts, the Mayo Clinic Smart Guides series delivers trusted, evidence-based answers in a concise, easy-to-use format--cutting through the noise of overwhelming health information. Each guide focuses on clear, practical, action-oriented steps readers can take right away, presented in a highly accessible, portable format designed for quick reference and real-life use.