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Chasing Life (Abridged): New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today Audiobook
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For centuries, adventurers and scientists have believed that not only could we delay death but that "practical immortality" was within our reach. Today, many well-respected researchers would be inclined to agree. In a book that is not about anti-aging, but about functional aging--extending your healthy, active life--Dr. Sanjay Gupta blends together compelling stories of the most up-to-date scientific breakthroughs from around the world, with cutting-edge research and advice on achieving practical immortality in this lifetime.
Gupta's advice is often counterintuitive: longevity is not about eating well, but about eating less; nutritional supplements are a waste of your money; eating chocolate and drinking coffee can make you healthier. Chasing Life tells the stories behind the breakthroughs while also revealing the practical steps readers can take to help extend youth and life far longer than ever thought possible.
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"Another good book that provides information on helping you stay younger! I enjoyed how they went around to different countries and found out why certain people are living longer and what those people are doing. "
— Jennifer (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Sanjay Gupta prescribes sensible, evidence-based advice for living a long and healthy life. He evaluates the latest scientific research on life extension, looks at antiaging claims, and concludes that informed lifestyle choices are your best hope of maintaining good health as you age. Chasing Life is good medicine.”
— Andrew Weil, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author -
“Sanjay Gupta is at his best in Chasing Life, covering everything from illegal stem cells to the scientific edges of memory. To achieve your own version of immortality, you can simple ‘page’ Dr. Gupta by turning the first page of this groundbreaking new book.”
— Mehmet C. Oz, MD, New York Times bestselling author -
“With stories and research from all over the world, the Time and CNN medical correspondent describes the eating, lifestyle, and emotional patterns of people who have long, healthy lives. The value of exercising, restricting calories, and reducing sugar and fat intake are well known, but it’s fascinating to hear these habits supported in such diverse ways. With his experience on camera, Gupta knows how to present complex information in sound bites anyone can comprehend.”
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“This is a fascinating look at the research being done and its promise for the future. It will tell you how to live not only longer but also better. Highly recommended.”
— Library Journal
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A USA Today bestseller
Chasing Life Listener Reviews
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" Dr. Sanjay Gupta CNN Food & Health Correspondent "
— virginia, 11/24/2013 -
" interesting book lots of new things on the horizon "
— Gale, 8/24/2013 -
" So far a good book. Some great advice about what is going on in the medical field. Very very exciting stuff. "
— Douglas, 4/8/2013 -
" Really interesting book! It took knowledge I had, added to it, and summarized it. Each chapter has a bulleted list of important points, which I found helpful. "
— Joanne, 1/24/2013 -
" Along the same lines as the calorie restriction society guidelines... easier said than done ;-) "
— Kevin, 10/14/2012 -
" Another good book that provides information on helping you stay younger! I enjoyed how they went around to different countries and found out why certain people are living longer and what those people are doing. "
— Jennifer, 5/17/2012 -
" Meh. It's got some interesting information about aging and health, but otherwise it's nothing special. Eat your veggies, exercise, less red meat, less or no processed foods, etc. One thing to keep in mind is that Dr. Gupta tends to toe the FDA company line when it comes to many issues. "
— Yoonmee, 1/26/2012 -
" This book was packed with alot of helpful information. Any one who is looking to live a healthy life style should give it a look. "
— Susan, 7/24/2011 -
" A lot was not new information but some was. I like Dr. Gupta on CNN so thought I'd check this out. The end of the book has lots of links to good web sites on healthy living. "
— Kathy, 4/4/2011 -
" I guess this book would be good for those who know little about health, fitness and nutrition, but honestly I felt like I could've written it, and I have zero credentials in the field. So, a superficial look at the basics, but could be great for beginners. "
— Maria, 1/23/2011 -
" If you don't know a thing about general health advice, this is a good beginning. This is not my first "healthy" book so I already knew most of the things. The last chapter was the most interesting and futurist. I think I will read something from the author Ray Kurzweil. "
— BLACK, 12/9/2010 -
" A6 on a scale of 1-10. Nothing new here, but important information nonetheless. "
— Avi, 8/26/2010 -
" Not so sure about the immortality part but it was a good summary of all the common sense stuff we should be doing to live healthier. "
— Tanya, 7/31/2010 -
" A lot was not new information but some was. I like Dr. Gupta on CNN so thought I'd check this out. The end of the book has lots of links to good web sites on healthy living. "
— Kathy, 7/8/2010 -
" Not so sure about the immortality part but it was a good summary of all the common sense stuff we should be doing to live healthier. "
— Tanya, 6/9/2010 -
" Really interesting book! It took knowledge I had, added to it, and summarized it. Each chapter has a bulleted list of important points, which I found helpful. "
— Joanne, 1/25/2010 -
" Along the same lines as the calorie restriction society guidelines... easier said than done ;-) "
— Kevin, 6/15/2009 -
" I guess this book would be good for those who know little about health, fitness and nutrition, but honestly I felt like I could've written it, and I have zero credentials in the field. So, a superficial look at the basics, but could be great for beginners. "
— Maria, 4/23/2009 -
" This book was packed with alot of helpful information. Any one who is looking to live a healthy life style should give it a look. "
— Susan, 8/25/2008 -
" A6 on a scale of 1-10. Nothing new here, but important information nonetheless. "
— Avi, 6/6/2008 -
" Dr. Sanjay Gupta CNN Food & Health Correspondent "
— virginia, 1/16/2008 -
" So far a good book. Some great advice about what is going on in the medical field. Very very exciting stuff. "
— Douglas, 4/16/2007
About Sanjay Gupta
Sanjay Gupta, MD, is a practicing neurosurgeon at Emory University Hospital and associate chief of service at Grady Memorial Hospital. A columnist for Time magazine and a chief medical correspondent at CNN, he lives in Atlanta, Georgia.