This is the ultimate manual for living better and longer. This isn't 'biohacking,' it's science: a well-founded strategic approach to extending lifespan while improving our physical, cognitive and emotional health, making each decade better than the one before
We've been tantalised by the idea of eternal youth since time immemorial. We're always asking how we can live longer, and better. Or, to put it another way, why can't we all be like Madame Calment who cycled till she was 100, smoked till she was 117 and died at the wonderfully old age of 122? In Spring Chicken, veteran reporter Bill Gifford takes us for a rip-roaring ride along the trail to the fountain of youth. Meet the scientists who have doubled the life-expectancy of mice by knocking out a single gene, and others like Aubrey de Grey who says our children could go on to live for a thousand years or maybe five thousand. Discover why some people live longer than others - one study of London residents even showed that where you get off the Tube can make a huge difference to how long you live. In Spring Chicken, Gifford separates fact and fiction, exposing the hoaxes and scams foisted upon our ageing society, while also revealing what you should do, and what you definitely shouldn't do, to stay younger for longer. An intoxicating mixture of deep reporting and fascinating science, it is an addictive account of our quest to cure ageing and defeat death.
Exploring the life of John Ledyard, the first notable American traveler, this book delves into his adventurous spirit and groundbreaking journeys that predate iconic figures like Lewis and Clark and Huck Finn. Ledyard's expeditions across uncharted territories reveal his insatiable curiosity and the challenges he faced in pursuit of discovery. The narrative highlights his significant contributions to American exploration and offers insights into the era's cultural and historical context, celebrating his legacy as a pioneer in travel literature.
Delving into the science of aging, Bill Gifford explores both visible signs and cellular processes. He critically examines prevalent scams targeting the aging population while providing readers with practical advice on effective strategies and potential future treatments. Gifford's insights aim to empower individuals with knowledge to navigate the complexities of aging.
Brawurowo napisana i prawdopodobnie najciekawsza lekcja biologii w tym stuleciu. Jak żyć, aby być wciąż młodym i w pełni sił? Czy możemy przedłużyć swoje życie albo zatrzymać starość? Bill Gifford, od lat zajmujący się tematyką zdrowia i sportu, postanawia odkryć sekret długiego życia. Z humorem i swadą wyjaśnia, jak zmieniała się średnia długość życia w ostatnich wiekach, dlaczego niektórzy ludzie dożywają setki, jaki wpływ na procesy starzenia się ma liczba posiadanych dzieci oraz – najważniejsze – jak odkryć drogę do długowieczności... zapisaną w naszych własnych genach.
Warum altern wir? Lässt sich dieser Prozess stoppen? Und was ist dran an Superfoods und der wöchentlichen Spritze Stammzellen? Bill Gifford war in Labors und Forschungszentren, die dem Altern auf der Spur sind. Sein ebenso unterhaltsamer wie spannender Überblick über die aktuelle Anti-Aging-Forschung vermittelt tiefe Einblicke, wie genau der Mensch altert und was den Körper jung und gesund hält. Gifford deckt auf, welche falschen Versprechungen in Sachen ewige Jugend gemacht werden, welche Verfahren kurz vor dem Durchbruch stehen und warum Kaff ee, Rotwein und Schmerzmittel uns schon auf einen guten Weg bringen, das Herpes-Virus uns aber noch einen Strich durch die Rechnung machen könnte.