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From acclaimed journalist Bill Gifford comes a roaring journey into the
world of anti-aging science in search of answers to a universal
obsession: what can be done about getting old?
SPRING CHICKEN:
Stay Young Forever (or Die Trying)
SPRING CHICKEN is a full-throttle, high-energy ride through the latest
research, popular mythology, and ancient wisdom on mankind's oldest
obsession: How can we live longer? And better? In his funny,
self-deprecating voice, veteran reporter Bill Gifford takes readers on a
fascinating journey through the science of aging, from the obvious
signs like wrinkles and baldness right down into the innermost workings
of cells. We visit cutting-edge labs where scientists are working to
"hack" the aging process, like purging "senescent" cells from mice to
reverse the effects of aging. He'll reveal why some people live past 100
without even trying, what has happened with resveratrol, the "red wine
pill" that made headlines a few years ago, how your fat tissue is trying
to kill you, and how it's possible to unlock longevity-promoting
pathways that are programmed into our very genes. Gifford separates the
wheat from the chaff as he exposes hoaxes and scams foisted upon an
aging society, and arms readers with the best possible advice on what to
do, what not to do, and what life-changing treatments may be right
around the corner.
An intoxicating mixture of deep reporting, fascinating science, and
prescriptive takeaway, SPRING CHICKEN will reveal the extraordinary
breakthroughs that may yet bring us eternal youth, while exposing
dangerous deceptions that prey on the innocent and ignorant.
Product Details
•Amazon Sales Rank: #37 in Books
•Published on: 2015-02-17
•Released on: 2015-02-17
•Original language: English
•Number of items: 1
•Dimensions: 9.25" h x 1.25" w x 6.25" l, .0 pounds
•Binding: Hardcover
•384 pages