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    The Lucky Years: How to Thrive in the Brave New World of Health

    By David B. Agus

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    Bestselling author David Agus unveils the brave new world of medicine, one in which we can take control of our health like never before and doctors can fine-tune strategies and weapons to prevent illness.
         In his bestseller, The End of Illness, David Agus revealed how to add vibrant years to your life by knowing the real facts of health. In this book, he builds on that theme by showing why this is the luckiest time yet to be alive, giving you the keys to the new kingdom of wellness.
         Medicine is undergoing rapid change. In the old world, you followed general principles and doctors treated you based on broad, one-size-fits-all solutions. In this new golden age, you'll be able to take full advantage of the latest scientific findings and leverage the power of technology to customize your care. Only those who know how to access and adapt to these breakthroughs - without being distracted by hyped ideas and bad medicine - will benefit. Imagine being able to get fit and lose weight without dieting, train your immune system to fight cancer, edit your DNA to avoid a certain fate, erase the risk of a heart attack, reverse aging, and know exactly which drugs to take to optimize health with zero side effects.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster UK
    Release dateJan 5, 2016
    ISBN9781471156298
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    David B. Agus

    David B. Agus, MD, is the author of the international sensations The End of Illness, A Short Guide to a Long Life, and The Lucky Years. A professor of medicine and engineering at the University of Southern California, he is the founding Director and CEO of the Ellison Institute of Technology and a contributor to CBS News. He lives in Santa Monica, California.

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    • 3/5
      This book is written by a oncologist, who is comfortable with commenting outside his area of expertise. David provides a lot of opinions on various areas of medicine, nutrition, and health. While many of his opinions are backed by science,which he researched, much of his opinions are strictly opinions. I liked the beginning of the book and his discussion of the effects of aging on various animals. Unfortunately, some of his opinions are naive and poorly researched. I think the author is well meaning and optimistic. I am ambivalent about the book because it contains a mixture of correct and incorrect information.
    • 3/5
      As medical books go this one is "heavy." However, really worth reading since it strikes a very positive note about healthcare and good health in general. The book is a veritable treasuure trove of information about steps to follow for good health. Some parts of the book are relevant for the U.S but not for Cnada. All in all worth investing time reading.