Tthe first Collected Papers of Irvin M. Korr, PhD was published in 1979. This book, the second volume of Dr. Korr's works, was published in 1997, just two years after Dr. Korr's 50th anniversary of joining the osteopathic profession. The articles in this book allow several bodies of thought presented by Dr. Korr to be brought together for the first time. Thus, this volume is an important work that allows the reader access to the "mature Korr" showing his shift from bench science to a more philosophical and synthesizing mode of operation. (Michael M. Patterson, PhD)

The Collected Papers of Irvin M. Korr, Vol. 2

Irvin M. Korr

Medical Books

Amer Academy of Osteopathy

Stereotypes about the elderly are so prevalent that elders themselves often buy into them. People young and old assume that retirement is a time of inactivity, less social involvement, and inevitable physical decline. For over nine decades Dr. Irvin M. Korr was a living refutation of that dreary stereotype. Through a holistic approach to health, based on the principles of osteopathic medicine, he proved that healthy, vigorous, fulfilling old age and long life are the natural culmination of healthy living. In his eighties, Dr. Korr was regularly playing tennis and cross-county skiing, while continuing his career as a medical educator, researcher, author, and lecturer. In this inspiring guide to achieving a healthy lifestyle at any time of life, Dr. Korr explains with enthusiasm and great clarity how any reader can apply scientifically based osteopathic principles to improve quality of life and promote successful aging. Among the principles he stresses is that the human body incorporates its own healing and defensive systems, as well as a health maintenance system. Together they form an indwelling healthcare system that is the ultimate source of health and for which each individual must take primary responsibility. By learning to develop healthy habits, we take care of the "physician within" to ensure that our inner physician can then take care of us. Dr. Korr also emphasizes the importance of regular exercise and the beneficial effects that freedom of motion and physical activity bring, not only on our musculoskeletal system but also for our various internal organs, as well as our state of mind. He recommends stretching exercises such as Yoga and whatever workout routine an individual finds enjoyable, from walking to jogging, swimming, and bicycling. Finally, he makes the point that healthy aging is a choice that anyone can make at any time of life by making beneficial lifestyle changes.

Living Long & Loving It: Achieving a Healthy and Active Lifestyle

Rene J. McGovern

Self-Help

Prometheus

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