



Lifespan
Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To
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4.3 • 243 Ratings
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“Brilliant and enthralling.” —The Wall Street Journal
A paradigm-shifting book from an acclaimed Harvard Medical School scientist and one of Time’s most influential people.
It’s a seemingly undeniable truth that aging is inevitable. But what if everything we’ve been taught to believe about aging is wrong? What if we could choose our lifespan?
In this groundbreaking book, Dr. David Sinclair, leading world authority on genetics and longevity, reveals a bold new theory for why we age. As he writes: “Aging is a disease, and that disease is treatable.”
This eye-opening and provocative work takes us to the frontlines of research that is pushing the boundaries on our perceived scientific limitations, revealing incredible breakthroughs—many from Dr. David Sinclair’s own lab at Harvard—that demonstrate how we can slow down, or even reverse, aging. The key is activating newly discovered vitality genes, the descendants of an ancient genetic survival circuit that is both the cause of aging and the key to reversing it. Recent experiments in genetic reprogramming suggest that in the near future we may not just be able to feel younger, but actually become younger.
Through a page-turning narrative, Dr. Sinclair invites you into the process of scientific discovery and reveals the emerging technologies and simple lifestyle changes—such as intermittent fasting, cold exposure, exercising with the right intensity, and eating less meat—that have been shown to help us live younger and healthier for longer. At once a roadmap for taking charge of our own health destiny and a bold new vision for the future of humankind, Lifespan will forever change the way we think about why we age and what we can do about it.
Customer Reviews
I listened to the audio version many times.
I estimate that, so far, I have listened to the audio version of this book (50 +/- 15) times.
Good for thought
Nice to think there are many positives in the future.
An absolute pageturner
I rarely find nonfiction to be a page-turner, but this David Sinclair book happens to be a shining exception.
The book flows from the past, present, and future of defying aging without missing a beat. The complex topics are explained elegantly without being overly simplistic. Not to mention the joy of peering over the shoulders of a world-renowned expert.
An excellent read is a bonus considering the truthful information on living a healthier, longer life. I plan to implement some of the suggestions in this book myself.