Ageless

The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old

By: Andrew Steele

Narrated by: Andrew Steele

“A fascinating look at how scientists are working to help doctors treat the aging process itself, helping us all to lead longer, healthier lives.” —Sanjay Gupta, MD

Aging—not cancer, not heart disease—is the underlying cause of most human death and suffering. The same cascade of biological changes that renders us wrinkled and gray also opens the door to dementia and disease. We work furiously to conquer each individual disease, but we never think to ask: Is aging itself necessary? Nature tells us it is not: there are tortoises and salamanders who are spry into old age and whose risk of dying is the same no matter how old they are, a phenomenon known as “biological immortality.” In Ageless, Andrew Steelecharts the astounding progress science has made in recent years to secure the same for humans: to help us become old without getting frail, to live longer without ill health or disease.

better living through evidence

So much useful information about how to live longer in good health. I am inspired.

Well worth your time

If you have an interest in the biology of aging You will love this book. Dr. Steele is a talented writer, able to break complex processes into palatable bites for the lai reader. He leases his narrative with humor and short entertaining back stories. Additionally he is a superb narrator.

In Depth Info

Excellent, in depth study of aging on a cellular level. Much of it over my head. It offered solutions more in the field of science and medicine; not a lot of what I can do in my life right now and in the future. Still an excellent book, but not exactly what I was looking for.

Very well researched summary

I enjoyed this summary on the biology of aging. I myself am a scientist and can attest to how difficult it can be to collect this broad array of information, historical context, and insight while presenting it in an organized, thoughtful, and engaging way. This book really shines a spotlight on a lot of research topics that I will be interested in following in the coming years.

this really opened my eyes to a hidden revolution

the "story" was well told, despite occasionally being laden with very technical language. it's worth becoming aware of the mindset where aging is considered a disease, that can be cured, rather than a consequence of time passing.