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

What does it take to defy aging, live longer and feel healthy and happy your whole life? Dr. Greger has done all the research for you so you can benefit from his wide ranging knowledge making this book a pleasure to read.Some of the questions this book answers include:How do you improve eyesight and brain health all at the same time?What should we do to slow aging and increase our lifespan?What is the real reason we should consume more fiber?What food and oil helps prevent hair loss?Is drinking coffee antiaging?What can eating an apple a day do for you?How can you save money when eating the recommended foods?What raises testosterone naturally?What are the natural oils that work for pain relief?How can you help your pets live longer?What I noticed about Dr. Greger is how witty and funny he is. While at times he dives deep into his topics, he makes sure you are enjoying the book.I learned quite a lot about how to lower blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol and what to drink to help with inflammation. This author often looks at both sides of the issues and draws logical conclusions. Often I was reading this book with a sense of awe.This book probably contains the most convincing case for healthier living that I've yet to come across and read. Who knew that drinking cocoa in coffee could increase muscle mass or that switching from one protein source to another could help lose visceral fat! Now I know!While reading this book I came to understand why some people make it past age 100 and it does seem there are things you can do that are key to being healthy longer.As for me, I think I need to create more balance in what I'm eating and indulge in more foods that can increase my health while not leaving me feeling deprived.To me this book is about how to combat the aging process and improve your life! I wrote down about 45 recommended foods that may help me live longer and I will try to incorporate more of them into my daily meals.I was pleased that I am doing a lot of the right things already! But now I know way more about how to deal with things my nurse is concerned about and wants me to improve. As you get older there are way more things to worry about! My nurse was impressed that I lowered my cholesterol after my last blood tests so I'm learning a lot by reading books!So I'm hoping I can learn from Dr. Greger and will read additional books. Reading this book was well worth the effort to help me live longer. The next time I went to the grocery store I sure bought a lot more blueberries, a sweet potato and other healthy foods. This book did change a lot of the way I shop immediately. Because now I have the health reasons behind the food suggestions.The paper and print quality is also fine! I read this book with my regular reading glasses and I'm over 55!I also have realized that I'm a lot happier when I eat great foods. My mood is good and my energy levels are up. I also don't feel really hungry because I think I'm getting more nutrients. I'd say reading this book was life changing for me and it may be that way for you!~The Rebecca ReviewP.S. I also recommend the How Not To Diet book because following that advice has also made me feel ten years younger and I'm losing weight finally.

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.Update after 6 months:1. Some of my changes since reading this book include putting coffee back on my menu, and even decaf and instant is great. But not dark roast! I guess the higher heat destroys some of the beneficial stuff. And paper filtered is way better.2. I’ve tweaked some foods to increase my spermidine intake, such as eating more tempeh and opting for green peas and lentils more often. And, no, spermidine is not what it sounds like, but it’s very beneficial.3. I eat at least a half cup of strawberries every day because they are for now the highest known source of fisetin. Fisetin helps prevent DNA damage beyond repair. Blueberries and blackberries are still on the menu, of course, but not for fisetin.

Dr. Michael Greger’s How Not to Age is a fantastic book that has truly transformed my life. By following the principles outlined in this book, I feel incredible, look younger, and have as much energy as I did in my 30s.As someone passionate about biohacking and tracking health metrics, I’ve found that Dr. Greger’s advice not only supports overall health and wellness but also promotes longevity. Using tools like an Oura Ring, Apple Watch, and blood marker analysis, I’ve seen measurable improvements in my health. According to these metrics, I’m now biologically younger—a true testament to the effectiveness of the strategies in this book.What’s more, simply having this knowledge has made a profound difference. As they say, knowledge is power, and understanding these principles naturally shifts your behaviors for the better.Yes, Dr. Greger strongly advocates for a plant-based diet, which some may see as a recurring theme in his work. However, there’s a good reason for this: a plant-based diet addresses many of the modern world’s health challenges, including obesity and, perhaps most importantly, aging itself.If you’re ready to take control of your health and make a lasting, positive change in your life, I highly recommend this book. Read it, apply its principles, and see the difference for yourself. You won’t regret it!

Wonderful Book. A great read and very well researched! Recommended!