Lifespan: Why We Age--And Why We Don't Have to

by David A. Sinclair, Matthew D Laplante, Matthew D. LaPlante

Book Overview

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501191977
• ISBN13: 9781501191978
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

An indispensable book on the science and application of aging knowledge.

Aging remains a mystery: there are only observations and partial facts. Like high sugar consumption makes you die early, and green tea is associated with long life. 99% of anti-aging books are of this type, explaining empirical evidence, and are very useful in everyday life. This book however deals with a new theory of aging, sirtuins that wrap around DNA, and direct what parts are active. I personally believe that we are like air flight before the Wright Brothers. A ground breaking book.