How to Slow the Effects of Aging
Turn back time or at least embrace aging with some tips and scientific insights.
Published on August 1, 2022
The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age
Steven R. Gundry, MDWe often consider “aging” to be synonymous with “health issues,” but Gundry argues this doesn’t have to be the case. With proper nutrition that emphasizes gut health, we can maintain our vitality until the end of our lives. Kind and approachable, his guide encourages us to be proactive now. As you age, he suggests, you’ll surely reap the rewards.
Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To
David A. SinclairImagine a world where aging could be slowed dramatically — or even reversed. Thanks to budding biotechnology, this isn’t just the stuff of sci-fi novels. Biologist and author Sinclair presents groundbreaking research on the future of aging, some of which was drawn from his studies at Harvard Medical School. Sinclair may be a scientist first and foremost, but his excitement for the topic makes this book feel more like a thrilling story than a fact-filled textbook.
The Blue Zones, Second Edition: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest
The Blue Zones, Second Edition: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest
Dan Buettner“Blue Zones” refer to the regions of the world where residents live exceptionally long and healthy lives. Researcher Buettner sought out these pockets across the globe to find the secrets to longevity and health. Learn habits, diets, outlooks, and stress-coping practices from the world’s longest-living cultures and look for ways to apply them early and often in your own life.
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
Hector GarciaWhat’s the secret to living a long life that’s also fulfilling? Authors Garcia and Miralles travel to a small Japanese village, home to some of the longest-living people on Earth — an aforementioned “Blue Zone” — to find out. Their answer? Ikigai, the Japanese concept of finding meaning in doing what you love. A blend of compelling case studies and moving conversation, “Ikigai'' teaches us how to live longer by finding our purpose.
Memory Rescue: Supercharge Your Brain, Reverse Memory Loss, and Remember What Matters Most
Memory Rescue: Supercharge Your Brain, Reverse Memory Loss, and Remember What Matters Most
Daniel G. Amen, MDMemory loss is one of the most feared side effects of advanced age. Amen’s book unlocks the secrets of remembering everything from the good old days to your email passwords well beyond retirement. Use his tips to remember all the advice in this list.
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Why Aging Isn’t Inevitable: The great variety of aging styles among plants and animals suggests it can be controlled.
Humans age gradually, but some animals do all their aging in a rush at the end of life, while others don’t age at all, and a few can even age backward. The variety of aging patterns in nature should be a caution sign to anyone inclined to generalize—
For any skeptics who believe aging is destined to happen, this deep-dive into how aging differs across plants and animal species will make you think again. Fun fact: Some species even age backwards. Marvel at the diversity of life (and lifespans) here.
This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism
Ashton ApplewhiteMost discussions about aging revolve around how to prevent it. Applewhite turns this narrative on its head. Ageism is everywhere (especially in the media), but she asserts that we should shed our prejudices against the golden years and look forward to them, instead of dreading them. Applewhite’s positive energy shines in this combination of research and first-person interviews.
The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50
Jonathan RauchWe’d all love to be young forever, but there’s something to be said for the later years in life. Those facing a “midlife crisis,” rejoice: It gets better. According to Rauch, happiness is exactly like a smile when it comes to aging: You enjoy endless optimism in youth, then crushing listlessness in middle age, followed by deep contentment in later years. Rauch’s interviews with aging folks will reassure you that growing old isn’t a crisis.
The Postmortal: A Novel
Drew MagaryOverwhelmed by diet, exercise, and other anti-aging tips? Take a trip to a fantasy land where humanity has come up with a cure for aging and people can choose to live forever. Too good to be true? Magary’s witty and macabre sci-fi novel suggests it might just be. As we’ve been saying, aging doesn’t always have to be a scary prospect.