You: Staying Young

by Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet C. Oz
You: Staying Young
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362 ratings, 3.83 average rating, 123 reviews (more data...)
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October 30th 2007 by Free Press

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Hardcover, 384 pages

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0743292561    (isbn13: 9780743292566)

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The body is the most fascinating machine ever created, and nobody talks about it in ways that are as illuminating and compelling as Dr. Michael Roizen...more




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Julia
03/25/08
Julia rated it: 5 of 5 stars

bookshelves: informative
Read in August, 2007
I actually read all of these YOU books. This was the best one I thought. Its the most recent one and therefore has the latest research in it. It gives tons of info on what to do to help your body slow the aging process. The idea is to have a full and satisfying life all the way until the day you die. Since people are expected to live longer than ever, rather than having to slow down and deteriorate, one can keep their bodies and minds in great shape. One thing that stood out to me is a thing cal...more
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Diane
12/02/07
Diane rated it: 3 of 5 stars

Read in January, 2009
More reading selected in the shameless quest for the fountain of youth. I'm not actually reading it yet - my husband has it and since he reads at about 2 pages a day, I have to subsist on crumbs of information he occassionally scatters in my direction. I bought it because in Dr. Oz's interview on Oprah, he mentioned a few things from the latest scientific reseach I had not heard yet. For example, your aging well depends upon keeping the tips of your telemere's "unfrayed" (these are at ...more
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Julie
11/20/08
Julie rated it: 3 of 5 stars

bookshelves: health
Read in November, 2008
This is one of a whole series of "You" health books. I thought I'd reserved a different one, but this was a really fun one and I learned a lot about how the body works. It's written in a very light, fun version that reminds me a lot of the "...for Dummies" series. My only problem with it was in some of their recommendations--which frequently encouraged drinking alcohol and caffeine. Not exactly word of wisdom advice, but still a fun fast-reading health book.
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Paula
12/02/08
Paula rated it: 4 of 5 stars

bookshelves: currently-reading
Enlightening... and I'm an RN! An extremely easy, yet enjoyable read so that everyone can learn what most of us don't know that will help our bodies.
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Janet
05/20/08
Janet rated it: 4 of 5 stars

bookshelves: health
Read in June, 2008
Health maintenance.
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Linda
03/31/08
Linda rated it: 5 of 5 stars

bookshelves: non-fiction-faves
Read in June, 2008
recommends it for: Everyone
I listened to this book on tape, which I wouldn't recommend, mainly because there's a ton of information to write down and implement. I ordered it on my Kindle (which I'm loving, by the way) and now I have it as a reference. One of the things I really appreciated about Staying Young was that both doctors take on and recommend supplements. My experience has been that when you bring supplements up to most doctors they act like you practice voodoo. It is also refreshing to find out things like why ...more
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Karin
04/01/09
Karin rated it: 5 of 5 stars

Read in January, 2008
When you know how the body works, it is time to get an advanced course in how to keep it in tune so that you age mentally and physically at the same rate and live a long and satisfying life. This book gives it to you spelled out in easy to undertand terms precisely what to do to keep that body young and healthy even though you are biologically aging.
A must read!
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Heather
12/06/08
Heather rated it: 2 of 5 stars

bookshelves: health-cookbooks
Read in December, 2008
I didn't get to finish this before we moved and I had to return it to the library. I might try to check it out again. It was interesting in that it explained how aging effects various parts of your body. The explanations were clear and simple. The authors are a bit irreverent and crude at times. After a few chapters it was beginning to wear on me.

After they explain how aging works they tell you how to 'fix' it. Usually that involves supplements of some sort. I'm not sure how m...more
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Christy
01/10/09
Christy rated it: 5 of 5 stars

Read in January, 2009
I guess it goes with the territory of my work to have "staying young" on my mind. When you see the elderly day in and day out, you start to think "what miseries can I prevent for myself?" I still have to do the action plan at the back, but I'll hopefully do that this month.
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Andrea
05/14/09
Andrea rated it: 4 of 5 stars

A very readable yet intelligent book about aging and the processes that will hyperage your body. Explains scientific jargon well. Nothing too earth shattering. Most of us know this stuff and do some of it at least.
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Stephanie
11/24/08
Stephanie rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Has a copy to sell/swap — Read in August, 2008
It's amazing how far science has come! I enjoy learning about the human body, this book is perfect for that...it also offers proven facts, statistics, and advice on ways to better oneself inside and out.
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Jennifer Hill
01/17/09
Jennifer Hill rated it: 5 of 5 stars

Read in July, 2008
This book provides so many tools to help a person stay healthy and active. I like how it describes in simple language the processes of the body. Good book for the health conscious!
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Elaine
12/09/08
Elaine rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Has a copy to sell/swap — Read in November, 2008
recommended to Elaine by: Oprah
recommends it for: all my peers
Easy fun reading. The explanations are very clear. Based on science. I do extensive reading on health but this is a good source for incorporating healthy changes into your life.
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Karen
03/01/09
Karen rated it: 3 of 5 stars

Read in February, 2009
Good information, but someone spent way too much time on the drawings, which didn't really add much in my opinion and mad it a little weird to read on the train.
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jolszko
05/25/09
jolszko is currently reading it

bookshelves: currently-reading
Read in January, 2009
I was given this as a gift. I have skipped around to various chapters. It has some good practical advise on health diet etc
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Nancy Fuller
07/22/08
Nancy Fuller rated it: 3 of 5 stars

Has a copy to sell/swap
This book is a book about your body and how to keep it healthy. Some quotes from the book:

Longevity is not whether or not you break, it is how well you recover and repair when you do.

If you perform a good habit for three years, the effect on your body is as though you have done it your entire life. Even better, you can start to measure a difference on your body in three months!

Living longer is not about taking longer to die, it is about enjoying every moment...more
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Jenni
01/03/08
Jenni rated it: 5 of 5 stars

bookshelves: recommended
Has a copy to sell/swap — Read in January, 2008
recommends it for: all living humans
I love this book! My biggest complaint is that it wasn't longer! I wanted to read more and learn more. I love how the authors made physiology easy to understand. The pictures and jokes kept my attention. The information is absolutely invaluable! That's the best part. Once you understand how your choices affect you at a cellular level, you can't help but make healthier choices. I lost five pounds while reading this book, without thinking about losing weight. I just wanted to eat healthy ...more
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Marus Jastrow
03/24/08
Marus Jastrow rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in March, 2008
recommended to Marus by: Oprah
recommends it for: anyone interested in food and health
I have been reading this book slowly over the past few months. It is written by Dr. Oz who is the physicial that Oprah uses on her show to explain health issues in a clear and simple way. I did not like the way he wrote the book, but the information is terrific. He sets forth a plan for maintaining health and staying young. My friends know that I am a complete health nut so I really enjoyed the book. I will keep it handy as a guide for the future. I would recommend that most people get and...more
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Jennie
06/17/09
Jennie rated it: 5 of 5 stars

Read in January, 2008
A great book on all the things we should be doing, ingesting, smearing on ourselves but don't.
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Sarah
03/09/09
Sarah rated it: 3 of 5 stars

A little more conventional than my preference but still some helpful information
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