You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty

by Michael F. Roizen (Author), Mehmet C. Oz (Author)

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Most of us believe that once we reach 40 or so, we begin the slow and steady decline of our minds and bodies. But according to Drs. Roizen and Oz, aging isn't a decline of our systems--the very biological processes that age us are actually designed to help us when we're younger. At the core of the book are the Major Agers, fourteen biological processes that control your aging. The doctors explain how to fight their effects, and provide a 14-day plan to help you along your path to staying show more young.--From publisher description. show less

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I was amazed at how much I learned with this book. I'm reading a lot of books about staying young and magazine articles, but this book explains it all....puts it together so it's do-able and makes perfect sense. The sense of humor running throughout the book is very entertaining, and the illustrations put it all in perspective.
adult nonfiction. facts and tips in re: the aging process. Some of it is useful, some of it is tedious (the cartoons YOU injects into the text in an attempt to provide humor). Unfortunately, no sources are cited that I could find, which makes the information somewhat questionable.
An interesting and informative book written by two doctors explaining in clear terms why aging occurs and methods to delay it. A lot of the book is common sense but there are lists of supplements and vitamins proven to help avoid major diseases. Some of the info is presented in a gimmicky way but I think everyone will learn from this book and be inspried to develop better health habits.
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i loved the content but disliked the goofy, condescending style.
"You: Staying Young" is an fun read. The authors give you easy to understand advice on taking care of your body and why the things they recommend should work. It's a bit long, so it's best read as book to sample a few chapters at a time. The advice appears common sense.
Why do these intelligent men have to make a joke in every other sentence?
An occasional funny remark would be fine - but puhleeze!
I am feeling I always have to wade through so much to get to the pearls of wisdom.

I really enjoy watching Dr. Oz on the Oprah show.

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Dr. Michael Roizen was born January 7, 1946 in Buffalo, New York. He is an anesthesiologist and Chair of anesthesiology, critical care, and pain management at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Roizen received his undergraduate degree from Williams College and his M.D. from the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Roizen's interest and research in show more longevity and nutrition led him to create the "RealAge" concept for which he is well-known. He later began writing the "You" series books with Dr. Mehmet C. Oz which have been New York Times bestsellers. Dr. Roizen has given over 1200 lectures to professional medical groups and can often be seen on the Oprah Winfrey show, Today Show, Good Morning America, and fundraising specials with PBS. His latest book You (Raising Your Child) made the New York Times best seller list for 2010. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Dr. Mehmet C. Oz was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 11, 1960. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University. He holds a joint MD and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and The Wharton School. Dr. Oz is a professor of Cardiac Surgery at Columbia University. He also directs the Heart Assistance Device Program show more and is founder of the Complementary Medicine Program at New York - Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Oz is the award-winning author of Healing from the Heart. His "You" series books, written with Dr. Michael F. Roizen, have been on the New York Times bestseller list. Dr. Oz can often been seen on the Discovery Channel, the Oprah Winfrey show, and is a regular contributor to the 24/7 XM Satellite Radio: Oprah & Friends channel. Dr. Oz was named Time Magazine's 44th "Most Influential Scientist and Thinker" in 2008. Dr. Oz is married to author and Reiki master, Lisa Oz. They have four children. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Hallgren, Gary (Illustrator)
Oz, Lisa (Contributor)
Rudberg, Mark A. (Contributor)
Spiker, Ted (Contributor)
Wynett, Craig (Contributor)

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Common Knowledge

Original publication date
2007
Dedication
To all who desire longer life so they can serve more
First words
Most of us think aging happens like this: We go on our way, living happily through life, until one day we start to feel old, and symptoms domino right before our cataract-clouded eyes.
Last words
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)We again thank you for sharing your lives with our book.

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Health & Wellness, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
613.2Applied science & technologyMedicine & healthPersonal health and FitnessDietetics
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RA776.75 .Y64MedicinePublic aspects of medicinePublic aspects of medicinePublic health. Hygiene. Preventive medicinePersonal health and hygiene
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