Go Wild

"The mission accomplished by this wonderfully empowering book is nothing short of revolutionary." —from the foreword by David Perlmutter, MD, author of Grain Brain

In Go Wild, Harvard Medical School Professor John Ratey, MD, and journalist Richard Manning reveal that although civilization has rapidly evolved, our bodies have not kept pace. This mismatch affects every area of our lives, from our general physical health to our emotional wellbeing. Investigating the power of living according to our genes in the areas of diet, exercise, sleep, nature, mindfulness and more, Go Wild examines how tapping into our core DNA combats modern disease and psychological afflictions, from Autism and Depression to Diabetes and Heart Disease. By focusing on the ways of the past, it is possible to secure a healthier and happier future, and Go Wild will show you how.

"A brilliantly creative synthesis of research and theory offering up a practical, playful, yet profound answer to that most basic question: how to live." —Edward Hallowell, MD, author of Shine: Using Brain Science to Bring Out the Best in Your People

"Essential reading for anyone interested in unleashing the true power of human nature." —Tyler Graham, author of The Happiness Diet

"Inspiring . . . readers will appreciate the considerable attention given to the importance of movement and discussion of research on the design of the human body." —Publishers Weekly