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

A practical handbook for anyone past middle age, this guide offers clear, everyday instructions for keeping the body and mind in good shape. It stresses that longevity is less about grand theories and more about modest habits: a balanced diet, regular gentle exercise, and a disposition of ease and cheerfulness. The author explains how simple checks—like feeling the pulse each morning—can alert you to early signs of trouble before they become serious. With straightforward language, the book shows how to tune food portions, adjust meals to the speed of the pulse, and stay aware of the body’s signals.

The second part tailors advice to different body types, warning the corpulent about asthma risks and the lean about sudden weakness, while always urging a measured, preventive approach. Readers will find step‑by‑step routines for digestion, circulation, and light activity that fit comfortably into daily life. By treating health as a series of small, manageable choices, the guide empowers older listeners to preserve vigor and avoid the common ailments that often catch people unprepared.