Handy compilation of information about aging. I was already familiar with much of what they were advocating, but it is useful to have it all in one place. It did upset one of my main assumptions that genes play a major role in successful aging. According to their studies, things that an individual can control such as healthy physical and social habits are more important than genes.

While a bit of a tiresome read do to it's repetitive structure and less-then-compelling voice (want to read it yet?), this is worth tackling for it's timely, insightful assessment of the best information currently available on how to age well and live a long, healthy life. The section debunking common myths and misconception is particularly useful and the stories of folks who have aged "successfully" are touching and inspiring. If you have older parents, or are an older parent, or are More...