The lucky years : how to thrive in the brave new world of health

Agus, David 1965- (Author). Loberg, Kristin. (Added Author).

Summary: "The brave new world of medicine, where we can take control of our health like never before and doctors can fine-tune strategies and weapons to prevent illness. In The End of Illness, David Agus revealed how to add vibrant years to your life by knowing the real facts of health. Now he builds on that theme by showing why this is the luckiest time yet to be alive, giving you the keys to the new kingdom of wellness. Medicine is undergoing rapid change. In this new golden age, you'll be able to take full advantage of the latest scientific findings and leverage the power of technology to customize your care. Only those who know how to access and adapt to these breakthrough will benefit. Imagine being able to get fit and lose weight without dieting, train your immune system to fight cancer, edit your DNA to avoid a certain fate, erase the risk of a heart attack, reverse aging, and know exactly which drugs to take to optimize health with zero side effects. Welcome to The Lucky Years. David Agus is the author of A Short Guide to a Long Life. He is a professor of medicine at the University of Southern California."--Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 1410488780
ISBN: 9781410488787
Physical Description: 485 p. (large print) : ill. ; 23 cm.
large print
Edition: Large print ed.
Publisher: Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thorndike Press, 2016.

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Introduction: destiny of the species, welcome to the lucky years -- The century of biology: the cure is already inside you -- This isn't science fiction: the power of technology to extend your life -- The future you: how small data in the context of big data will save you -- The dawn of precision medicine: how to manage its power and perils -- Take the two-week challenge: how to measure and interpret your own data -- The danger of misinformation: how to know whom and what to trust -- A body in motion tends to stay lucky: the one supplement you're not getting enough of -- Wonder drugs that work: sleep, sex, touching, and tools to tame inflammation -- The butterfly effect: get ready to flap your wings.