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| Author | Hill, John, 1714?-1775 |
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| LoC No. | 89895236 |
| Title | The old man's guide to health and longer life : With rules for diet, exercise, and physic; for preserving a good constitution, and preventing disorders in a bad one |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: E. and C. Dilly, 1771. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Steve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Old Man's Guide to Health and Longer Life: With Rules for Diet, Exercise, and Physic; For Preserving a Good Constitution, and Preventing Disorders in a Bad One" by J. Hill, M.D. is a health manual written in the late 18th century. This publication focuses on the physical and mental well-being of elderly individuals, offering guidelines for maintaining health and extending life through appropriate diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices. The book provides a detailed exploration of various aspects of health for older men, emphasizing preventive measures over treatment. It discusses the importance of a balanced diet tailored to the needs of the elderly, such as light and easily digestible foods, and it advises against heavy meals, especially those rich in fat or difficult to digest. Hill also highlights the necessity of regular exercise and the mental management of emotions to enhance overall well-being. Throughout the chapters, the author offers practical advice, such as the optimal types of foods to consume and avoid, as well as the timing of meals and sleep. He advocates for a gentle lifestyle enriched with moderation, cheerfulness, and a connection to nature, ultimately aiming to empower readers to take charge of their health in their later years. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject | Longevity -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Hygiene -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Diet -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70024 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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