How Not to Age The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older

This is my 5th purchase and his books. I follow him closely. He is a brilliant doctor who follows the science and is passionate about it. Two of my books are for cooking.I am only partially through this current book and already underlining so I can reread impt info.A great book so far. The “ how not to die” is also wonderful as is the “”diet” book. Awesome doctor..

I preordered this book over 6 months before its release date due to being such a fan of How Not to Die. How Not to Age is eye opening and life changing. My husband is in the process of beating cancer and he believes he owes a lot of it to switching to a whole food/plant based diet. Being aware of the scientific data/studies is important, whether we decide to delve into it or not. We’re both hoping to live longer, healthier lives and this book is a great guide.

Unfortunately, I ordered the hard cover version. The content is excellent and reflects Dr Greger’s comprehensive and in-depth approach to the research and take-aways on the subject. However, the original hard copy version is very difficult to read for any length of time because of the very small and faint print. I just discovered that a large print edition will be available on Amazon Jan 10th. It is difficult to find on the Amazon site but can be found by selecting “See all formats and editions” under the header. I will be returning the regular format and ordering the large print version.

In today’s information age, discerning reliable health advice can feel like navigating a minefield. Powerful industries manipulate public opinion, while self-proclaimed “experts” peddle misinformation for personal gain. In this cacophony, Dr. Michael Greger emerges as a rare beacon of clarity and honesty, a modern-day saint battling a tide of myths, lies, and misleading information.Dr. Greger, a medical doctor and renowned nutrition researcher, champions an evidence-based approach to health and longevity. He cuts through the noise and focuses on what the science truly reveals. His book, “How Not to Age,” is a treasure trove for anyone seeking to stay healthy and active into old age, prevent chronic illnesses, or simply access truthful, science-backed health information.Too often, we base our dietary choices on habit, emotion, or outdated traditions. Dr. Greger empowers us to understand what’s optimal for our health and well-being, allowing us to make informed decisions. His factual and evidence-driven approach is precisely what I admire. This book is not only one of the best health and longevity books ever published, but also one of the best books of the year across all categories.If you’re unsure about optimizing your diet or are seeking practical tips to elevate your nutrition, I wholeheartedly recommend “How Not to Age.”Addressing some recent reviews, I find concerns about the font size and darkness unfounded. The book uses a standard, easily readable font size (approx. 10.5pt) and ink density, unlike the smaller fonts (~9pt) found in many mass-market paperbacks. While thinner stock paper is used to reduce weight and ensure the book’s manageable size (over 600 pages), it doesn’t compromise readability — it actually makes the book easier to hold. For readers with vision limitations, the Kindle version offers adjustable font size. Anyone comfortable reading a typical book will have no issues with the hardcover.By highlighting Dr. Greger’s work and addressing unfounded criticism, I hope to encourage readers to explore this invaluable resource and take their health into their own hands.

Applying Dr. Gregor’s recommendations from his earlier book “How Not to Die” took me from one illness (including cancer) to another to being vibrantly healthy, energetic and astonishing my doctors that I’m so healthy and youthful “at my age.” My cardiologist told me I didn’t need to come back. My dermatologist told me I didn’t need to come back. Even my eye doctor told me I didn’t need to come back, despite my family history of macular degeneration. I’m going back to the eye doctor anyway because I’m overly cautious. I aced my cancer checks and no longer need to go back there either. Yea! (Gregor doesn’t claim to cure cancer-or anything else-but diet changes can substantially reduce risk.)This book updates his earlier book and takes it to a whole new level. Read a little every day and it will probably be the highest paying job you ever have in terms of the medical, prescription drug and eventual nursing home bills you’ll save. I’ve already cut out one supplement, after learning from this book it might be harmful, both protecting me from the supplement marketers and saving me some cash.And you’ll look better! Think about it-do sick people look good? Plus learning to fix delicious, healthy food is way more fun than sickness, surgery and nursing homes. (I like Dr Fuhrman’s “Eat to Live Quick and Easy Cookbook” TOO for that.)Part IV of this book sums up the big eight things that make the most difference, so some people will probably start there. It seems okay to skip around in this book, but, I’m not exaggerating, every word in this book will pay off for you.I’m also listening to it on Audible, which is helping me get through it because I can listen to it while driving, cooking, etc. I’m finding I listen on Audible and go back to the book for details I forgot and to use the index to find something I’ve wondered about. The index is detailed and very useful to me.I agree with another reviewer that this is a book to be read slowly. It’s too much to incorporate the information all at once, but each piece of it life enhancing.Please invest in yourself and read this book. You can probably find it at your local library, including an audio version, if you want to check it out before buying it. His free podcasts and videos are excellent too, but this book gives the big picture. I think it’s worth a free audible trial, if you don’t have Audible, to listen to it. I set Audible at 75% speed with parts of this book, to slow down the information that’s new to me and more difficult to take in.I’ve been sick and I’ve been healthy- and healthy was way better, and worth the time and effort of reading Dr. Gregor’s books.