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Healthy at 100

by John Robbins · first published 2006

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Why do some people age in failing health and sadness, while others grow old with vitality and joy?In this revolutionary book, bestselling author John Robbins presents us with a bold new paradigm of aging, showing us how we can increase not only our lifespan but also our health span. Through the example of four very different cultures that have the distinction of producing some of the world's healthiest, oldest people, Robbins reveals the secrets for living an extended and fulfilling life in which our later years become a period of wisdom, vitality, and happiness. From Abkhasia in the Caucasus

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  • Shooter · Sep 15, 2007 · Recommends

    There is a really good book out right now called "Healthy at 100" by John Robbins that speaks to this very subject. It looks at several cultures that tend to have a larger % of HEALTHY centenarians, such as the Okinawans and Hunzans. It looks at what they eat, how…

    on “Reverse Engineering the Human Diet” ↗
  • lionhearted · Sep 1, 2009 · Mentions

    …right now (no affiliate links): Arabian Nights, Hussain Haddawy's translation. Hilarious and many life lessons, strongly recommended. http://www.amazon.com/Arabian-Nights-New-Deluxe/dp/039333166... Healthy at 100, John Robbins. Just started, looks promising. http://www.amazon.com/Healthy-100-Scientifically-Healthiest-... The Psychology of Self Esteem, Nathaniel Branden. Gosh, Branden's so smart, I just wish he'd…

    on “What are you reading?” ↗

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