The lucky years
Subtitle: how to thrive in the brave new world of health
By: David B. Agus, MD, with Kristin Loberg
Contributors: Loberg, Kristin, author
Edition: Large print edition.
Series: Thorndike Press Large Print Lifestyles; Thorndike Press large print lifestyles
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 485
ISBN-13: 9781410488787
Copyright date: 2016
Subjects: Preventive Medicine; Health; Popular works; Large type books; Medical innovations; Self-care, Health
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 443-481).
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Destiny of the species: Welcome to the lucky years; title: The century of biology: The cure is already inside you; title: This isn't science fiction: The power of technology to extend your life; title: The future you: How small data in the context of big data will save you; title: The dawn of precision medicine: How to manage its power and perils; title: Take the two-week challenge: How to measure and interpret your own data; title: The danger of misinformation: How to know whom and what to trust; title: A body in motion tends to stay lucky: The one supplement you're not getting enough of; title: Wonder drugs that work: Sleep, sex, touching, and tools to tame inflammation; title: The butterfly effect: Get ready to flap your wings.