The communities we call home and the ways we live greatly influence health and longevity. By studying “Blue Zones” around the globe, Dan Buettner has uncovered the macrolevel secrets that lead long and vigorous lives. At the individual level, Dean Ornish presents new evidence that lifestyle choices can alter the course of Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, cancer, and chronic illnesses. With their emphasis on nutrition, social connections, exercise, stress reduction, and a sense of purpose, both experts offer concrete tools that everyone can put to use.

Allison Aubrey
Dan Buettner
Dean Ornish

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