Lifespan: Why We Age – and Why We Don’t Have To

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.

Paperback: 416 pages

Publisher: Thorsons (September 10 2019)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0008380325

ISBN-13: 978-0008380328

Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 1 inches

Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces