In their follow-up to the bestselling You: On a Diet, Drs. Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz present their ideas and suggestions on staying young. Unlike many manuals of this type, the authors do not claim to have discovered the proverbial Fountain of Youth. Instead they lay out a wide-ranging blueprint of steps that can be taken to "extend the warranty" on your body. They explain the principles of longevity and many of the causes of aging. The most helpful section is a 14-day plan to help on the path to healthy aging. This is a holistic strategy that involves exercise, eating habits, personal hygiene, emotions, and mental health.
Among the many topics covered are:
• The biggest myths about aging
• The 14 "Major Agers"
• Ways to gauge and preserve mental acuity
• A de-tox program
• The importance of sleep
• Exercise plans
One of the surprises in You: Staying Young is a piece on anger management. In this culture, we have been taught to vent our anger in public. Drs. Roizen and Oz suggest the opposite approach — calming down and using empathy as a way of defusing any tense situation. Now that will certain advance the cause of your longevity!
