The Book of Animal Secrets

Nature's Lessons for a Long and Happy Life

By: David B. Agus M.D. M.D., David B. Agus - introduction M.D. M.D.

Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The End of Illness comes an ingenious guide to what our fellow animals can teach us about living longer, healthier, happier lives.

Mother nature has a lot to teach us, if only we open our eyes. Pigeons and dolphins offer creative strategies for preserving our memories and warding off dementia, while squirrels and pigs harbor secrets for managing chronic pain. Rhinoceroses demonstrate the subtle power of our environments—and how to exercise better—while chimps have surprising parenting tips, not to mention great diet advice. Studying elephants has unlocked insights into preventing cancer, and we can look to giraffes for solutions to cardiovascular issues. Ants reveal the unusual benefits of collaboration and altruism, dogs are masterful mentors in living the good life, prairie voles hold clues to connection, and hitchhikers from our evolutionary past may bring us to the edge of immortality.

In The Book of Animal Secrets, visionary physician and biomedical researcher David B. Agus, MD, explores all these ways—and more—that we can harness the wonders of the animal kingdom in our own, very human lives. Filled with lively storytelling and astonishing practical takeaways, this revelatory guide will have you rethinking what’s possible for your health and wellbeing—now and for years to come.

Amazing animal facts and comparisons to humans

Ditto above will listen to it again and take notes da da da da da

wonderful take on living longer

excellent information to change my everyday life, thank you for your take on all aspects of life

Eye opening insight, tips, reminders and reinforcement about the power of Mother Nature

Amazing what we can learn and employ to our wellness strategies and practice from the animal world and evaluation of the beings on this earth for millions of years. Thank you for sharing your countless hours of studies, Dr. Agus.

Thought provoking

It was presented well and easy to follow. The outside the box ideas made you thinks