Recommended
Books
With the vast amounts of literature published on Longevity, we are continuously highlighting books that stand out and best represent the sector.
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Book of the year
Book of the year
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
Peter Attia, Bill Gifford
For all its successes, mainstream medicine has failed to make much progress against the diseases of ageing that kill most people: heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and type 2 diabetes. Too often, it intervenes with treatments too late, prolonging lifespan at the expense of quality of life. Dr Peter Attia, the world's top longevity expert who is featured on Chris Hemsworth's National Geographic documentary LIMITLESS, believes we must replace this outdated framework with a personalised, proactive strategy for longevity.
The Science and Technology of Growing Young
Sergey Young
Technological and scientific innovation in the field of aging mean this trend will continue. Growing Young offers a clear overview of how humankind is looking at the possibility of living to 200 years old. In The Science and Technology of Growing Young, industry investor and insider Sergey Young demystifies the longevity landscape, cutting through the hype and showing readers what they can do now to live better for longer, and offering a look into the exciting possibilities that await us. By viewing aging as a condition that can be cured, we can dramatically revolutionize the field of longevity and make it accessible for everyone.
Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To
Dr. David A. Sinclair
A great introduction to the past, present and future of longevity research, written by one of the world authorities on genetics and aging. Dr. David Sinclair reveals some of the most significant breakthroughs in the longevity field but also emphasizes that simple lifestyle changes—such as intermittent fasting, better sleep, the right diet, and exercise are the foundation and the road map to our healthy longevity.
Live Longer with AI
Tina Woods
The book is a scientifically-backed exploration on how technology can help us understand the interconnectedness of human and planet’s health, equiping us with knowledge to deal with the future better and live our best lives in a post-Covid-19 world. After reading insightful interviews with some of today's brightest and most innovative thought leaders at the crossroads of health, technology and society, you will discover how AI is accelerating our understanding of aging and can help us keep healthy across our life course - moving away from sick care to well-being. The author describes how AI is changing the way we understand the determinants of health and why the solutions for living longer are linked to living greener.
Brain Wash
Dr. David Perlmutter
Contemporary life provides us with infinite opportunities. We can eat whatever we want, whenever we want. We can immerse ourselves in the vast, enticing world of digital media. But living in this 24/7 hyper-reality comes at a steep cost: Left unchecked, it poses serious risks to our physical and mental health, relationships, and even the ability to control our own thoughts. Based on the latest science, the book reveals the mental hijacking that undermines each and every one of us, and presents the tools necessary to think more clearly, make better decisions, strengthen bonds with others, and develop healthier habits.
The 100-Year Life
Dr. Lynda Gratton & Dr. Andrew Scott
Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott outline the challenges and intelligent choices that all of us, at any age, need to make to take advantage with the dividend of a greater life expectancy. The book has received extensive coverage around the world and is one of the best summaries of the challenges and opportunities arising from increasing longevity.
Juvenescence
Jim Mellon & Al Chalabi
Juvenescence is the introductory book for anyone starting their quest into the world of longevity. Co-authored by Jim Mellon & Al Chalabi, two successful serial entrepreneurs and investors - the reader gets a bird’s-eye view of the state of affairs within the longevity industry, the sciences currently being explored, and integrative methods to improve our health along the path of aging.
The MindBody Self
Dr. Mario Martinez
The MindBody Self is a must read for anyone interested in how our mind-body connection as well as cultural conditions and beliefs influence healthy longevity. Dr. Martinez is combining science, anthropology and the wisdom from his research on centenarians all over the world.
Why We Sleep
Dr. Matthew Walker
Professor Matthew Walker, Director of UC Berkeley’s Sleep and Neuroimaging Lab and a leading scientific expert reveals his groundbreaking exploration of sleep. He explains how we can harness sleep to improve our cognitive health and learning, regulate hormones, prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes, as well as slow the effects of aging and increase longevity. Did you know that routinely sleeping less than six or seven hours a night increases your risk of cancer by 50 percent. Sleep is one of the most underrated health strategies and this book is one of the best resources of information out there to optimize your sleep.
Brain Maker
Dr. David Perlmutter
Debilitating brain disorders are on the rise-from children diagnosed with autism and ADHD to adults developing dementia at younger ages than ever before. But a medical revolution is underway that can solve this problem: Astonishing new research is revealing that the health of your brain is, to an extraordinary degree, dictated by the state of your microbiome – the vast population of organisms that live in your body and outnumber your own cells ten to one. What is’s taking place in your intestines today is determining your risk for any number of brain-related conditions. Dr. Perlmutter explains the potent interplay between intestinal microbes and the brain, describing how the microbiome develops from birth and evolves based on lifestyle choices, how it can become “sick,” and how nurturing gut health through a few easy strategies can alter your brain’s destiny for the better.
Grain Brain
Dr. David Perlmutter
Renowned neurologist David Perlmutter, MD, blows the lid off a topic that has’s been buried in medical literature for far too long: carbs are destroying your brain. And not just unhealthy carbs, but even healthy ones like whole grains can cause dementia, ADHD, anxiety, chronic headaches, depression, and much more. Dr. Perlmutter explains what happens when the brain encounters common ingredients in your daily bread and fruit bowls, why your brain thrives on fat and cholesterol, and how you can spur the growth of new brain cells at any age. He offers an in-depth look at how we can take control of our “smart genes” through specific dietary choices and lifestyle habits, demonstrating how to remedy our most feared maladies without drugs.
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