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Lifespan: Why We Ageand Why We Don't Have To | Matthew D. LaPlante, David A. Sinclair
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A paradigm-shifting book from an acclaimed Harvard Medical School scientist and one of Times most influential people. Its a seemingly undeniable truth that aging is inevitable. But what if everything weve 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 breakthroughsmany from Dr. David Sinclairs own lab at Harvardthat 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 changessuch as intermittent fasting, cold exposure, exercising with the right intensity, and eating less meatthat 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.
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Lifespan: Why We Ageand Why We Don't Have To | Matthew D. LaPlante, David A. Sinclair
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Does aging have to be a point in our life where everything starts to go downhill and our bodies start to fail us with pain, disease and exhaustion? Not necessarily..this book is definitely an interesting topic of research that is finally getting some recognition. Aging has just been accepted or just a part of life by everyone but Sinclair is researching ways to age less aggressively and perhaps prolong longevity by treating it like a disease. 👍🏼

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mjtwo
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9-17 Jan 2022 (audiobook)
Audible BOTM - I would probably not have otherwise come across it. Reading science is my husband‘s thing so I have instructed him to read this and formulate a plan. A medical degree and natural cynicism will hopefully help!
Despite the density of science and medical facts, I gained some understanding of Sinclair‘s work and found it both fascinating and inspiring. Who wouldn‘t want to live to a healthy 150?

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DavidDiamond
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Aging is something we all just accept as a natural part of life. The idea here is that aging is actually a treatable disease. One that affects 90% of us. Compare that to cancer which impacts 8.7% of us, yet cancer research received 6.3 billion while aging research got less than 1/10th of that. That was an eye-opener for me as we are focused more on the symptoms but not the cause.
A thoroughly captivating (while at times a bit challenging) read!

Hooked_on_books That‘s a smart way of looking at aging. 4y
DavidDiamond @Hooked_on_books Exactly! I never thought of it that way either. But it makes total sense! Cancer, emphysema, pneumonia, heart disease, strokes primarily strike older people. If we focus more on aging then we can decrease the frequency of these other diseases.
If you want to learn more, check out this funny yet informative podcast where Dr. Sinclair was the guest: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smartless/id1521578868?i=1000510155443
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DavidDiamond @Chelsea.Poole Ooh...I'll check it out! I'm gonna live forever!!!! 😂 4y
Chelsea.Poole @DavidDiamond 😂 💪 same!!! 4y
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jazza08
Lifespan: Why We Ageand Why We Don't Have To | Matthew D. LaPlante, David A. Sinclair
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A great read, it provides education and is thought provoking. I'd highly recommend it to anyone interested in anti-aging or improving their healthspan.