by Bill Gifford
First published 2015
Veteran journalist Bill Gifford tackles humanity's oldest question: what can we do about aging? He examines the latest scientific research on longevity, from obvious signs like wrinkles and hair loss to the cellular mechanisms that drive aging. Gifford visits laboratories where researchers purge senescent cells from mice and work to reverse aging effects. He investigates why certain people live past 100 effortlessly and explores what happened with resveratrol, the red wine compound that generated headlines. The book reveals how fat tissue damages health and explains how to activate longevity pathways encoded in human genes. Gifford distinguishes legitimate science from fraudulent schemes targeting older adults. His self-deprecating humor guides readers through complex research while providing practical advice on effective strategies and promising future treatments. The book combines investigative reporting with accessible science to expose both breakthrough discoveries and dangerous deceptions in the anti-aging field.
Genres: science, medical, non-fiction, health
Vibes: accessible, informative, investigative, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism, popular-science
384 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Publishing