#Aging

3 books tagged with aging, sorted by rating.

Being Mortal

by Atul Gawande

5/5

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Outlive

by Peter Attia

5/5

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Lifespan

by David Sinclair

4/5

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Being Mortal

by Atul Gawande

5/5

Surgeon Atul Gawande confronts the limitations of modern medicine when it comes to aging and death, arguing that the medical profession has failed to prioritize quality of life in its pursuit of extending it. A profound meditation on mortality, autonomy, and what makes life worth living.

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Outlive

by Peter Attia

5/5

Longevity-focused physician Peter Attia presents a new framework for thinking about chronic disease and aging, arguing that we need to shift from reactive "Medicine 2.0" to proactive "Medicine 3.0." He covers exercise, nutrition, sleep, and emotional health as the four pillars of a longer, better life.

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Lifespan

by David Sinclair

4/5

Harvard geneticist David Sinclair argues that aging itself is a disease — and one we can treat. He presents cutting-edge research on sirtuins, NAD+, and other longevity pathways, painting a future where humans could live far longer and healthier lives than we currently imagine.

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