Did you know that your body is home to more than 32 million kinds of germs? They live on your feet, in your nose, and even in your mouth! Learn more about the gross things your body does and why it does them. You'll never look at yourself the same way again! Read more

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From a renowned Johns Hopkins- and Stanford-educated cardiologist at Intermountain Medical Center—a hospital system that President Obama has praised as an "island of excellence"—comes the story of his time living in Longevity Village in China, and the seven lessons he learned there that lead to a happy, healthy, long lifeAt forty-four, acclaimed cardiologist John Day was overweight and suffered from insomnia, degenerative joint disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. On six medications and suffering constant aches, he needed to make a change. While lecturing in China, he’d heard about a remote mountainous region known as Longevity Village, a wellness Shangri-La free of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, dementia, depression, and insomnia, and where living past one hundred—in good health—is not uncommon.In the hope of understanding this incredible phenomenon, Day, a Mandarin speaker, decided to spend some time living in Longevity Village. He learned everything he could about this place and its people, and met its centenarians. His research revealed seven principles that work in tandem to create health, happiness, and longevity—rules he applied to his own life. Six months later, he’d lost thirty pounds, dropped one hundred points off his cholesterol and twenty-five points off his blood pressure, and was even cured of his acid reflux and insomnia. In 2014 he began a series of four-month support groups comprised of patients who worked together to apply the lessons of Longevity Village to their lives. Ninety-two percent of the participants were able to adhere to their plans and stay on pace to reach their health goals.Now Dr. Day shares his story and proven program to help you feel sharper, more motivated, productive, and pain-free. The Longevity Plan is not only a fascinating travelogue but also a practical, accessible, and groundbreaking guide to a better life. Read more

A shocking look at the link between sugar, inflammation, and a host of preventable chronic diseases—perfect for fans of bestselling author Gary Taubes’ The Case Against Sugar—from leading nerve surgeon Dr. Richard Jacoby. What Grain Brain did for wheat, this book by a leading peripheral nerve surgeon now does for sugar, revealing how it causes crippling nerve damage throughout the body—in our feet, organs, and brain—why sugar and carbohydrates are harmful to the body's nerves, and how eliminating them can mitigate and even reverse the damage.If you suffer from ailments your doctors can’t seem to diagnose or help—mysterious rashes, unpredictable digestive problems, debilitating headaches, mood and energy swings, constant tiredness—nerve compression is the likely cause. Sugar Crush exposes the shocking truth about how a diet high in sugar, processed carbohydrates, and wheat compresses and damages the peripheral nerves of the body, leading to pain, numbness, and tingling in the hands and feet, along with a host of related conditions, including migraines, gall bladder disease, and diabetes.Over the years, Dr. Richard Jacoby has treated thousands of patients with peripheral neuropathy. Now, he shares his insights as well as the story of how he connected the dots to determine how sugar is the common denominator of many chronic diseases. In Sugar Crush, he offers a unique holistic approach to understanding the exacting toll sugar and carbs take on the body. Based on his clinical work, he breaks down his highly effective methods, showing how dietary changes reducing sugar and wheat, coinciding with an increase of good fats, can dramatically help regenerate nerves and rehabilitate their normal function.Sugar Crush includes a quiz to assess your nerve damage, practical dietary advice, and the latest thinking on ways to prevent and reverse neuropathy. If you have diabetes, this essential guide will help you understand the dangers and give you the tools you need to make a difference beyond your doctor’s prescriptions. If you have the metabolic syndrome or prediabetes, or are just concerned about your health, it will help you reverse and prevent nerve damage. Read more

In this sequel to Goodbye Lupus, Dr. Brooke Goldner details how she used her hyper-nourishment protocol to help real people all over the world get their lives back from Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren's, Scleroderma, Psoriasis, Hashimotos and many more using supermarket foods. She also dives deeply into the mindset needed to change your diet and take back your health including motivation, overcoming self-sabotage, and embracing health and happiness. This book will get you inspired, prepared, and excited to take back your health the way they did. You will learn: * The 6 Steps to Reversing Disease with Supermarket Foods * How to get relief from pain, brain fog, inflammation, and chronic fatigue so you can feel alive again *How your mindset can keep you sick and also be the key to reversing your autoimmune disease *How to turn getting healthy into a habit *How to stop sabotaging yourself on your disease-reversal nutrition plan *How to conquer health anxiety *Learn from numerous case studies of real people who changed their lifestyle and their diet and were able to heal from Lupus, Scleroderma, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren's, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Nephritis, Hypothyroid, Psoriasis, Multiple Sclerosis, and Chronic Pain. And much, much more. Read more

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Smart women don’t grow older. They grow younger.   A book of hope, Younger Next Year for Women shows you how to become functionally younger for the next five to ten years, and continue to live thereafter with newfound vitality. Learn how the Younger Next Year plan of following “Harry’s Rules”—a program of exercise, diet, and maintaining emotional connections—will not only help you turn back your physical biological clock, but will improve memory, cognition, mood, and more. In two new chapters, prominent neurologist Allan Hamilton explains how the program directly affects your brain—all the way down to the cellular level—while Chris Crowley, in his inimitable voice, gives the personal side of the story. In other words, how to live brilliantly for the three decades or more after menopause. The results will be amazing.   Read more

Cancer Explained unravels the complexity of a subject that, in one way or another, touches the lives of nearly every person on the planet. From its cellular underpinnings to the far-reaching impact it has on individuals and societies, cancer remains one of the most formidable challenges of our time. This book sets out to demystify the disease from A to Z, breaking down the intricate layers of cancer's biology and the nuances of its treatment into comprehensible parts.Diving into the core of cancer's pathology, the pages of this book illuminate its origins, mechanisms, and progression using simple, clear language. Our journey will traverse the causes and types of cancer, decoding medical terminology and exploring both traditional and cutting-edge treatments. In the chapters ahead, readers will find vivid examples that bring scientific concepts to life, relatable analogies that turn abstract ideas into relatable knowledge, and a narrative rich with insight.Cancer Explained is not just an academic overview; it's an accessible guide crafted with the lay reader in mind. Whether you're a student, a caregiver, someone living with cancer, or a curious mind seeking clarity about this pervasive disease, this book is a beacon of understanding. It's a testament to human resilience, a resource for empowerment, and a wellspring of knowledge thoughtfully designed to engage, educate, and inspire.Prepare to embark on a journey of enlightenment, one where the intricacies of cancer are no longer shrouded in obscurity but laid bare for all to understand. This is cancer, explained—where every question leads to knowledge, and every fact dispels fear.Chapter ContentsChapter 1: The Concept of Cancer (Pg 6) Begin your exploration with a fundamental understanding of what cancer is, including its historical context and the basic concepts that define this complex group of diseases.Chapter 2: Anatomy of a Cell (Pg 16) Delve into the microscopic world of cells, the building blocks of life, to comprehend how normal cells function and what goes awry when cancer develops.Chapter 3: When Cells Rebel (Pg 33) Discover the processes and mutations that cause cells to multiply uncontrollably, leading to the formation of tumors and the spread of cancer.Chapter 4: Types and Classifications of Cancer (Pg 43) Explore the diverse landscape of cancer types, from common cancers like breast and lung to rarer forms, and learn how they are classified based on origin and behavior.Chapter 5: The Causes and Risk Factors (Pg 52) Identify the myriad factors that contribute to cancer development, including genetic, environmental, and lifestyle influences, and understand your own risk.Chapter 6: Cancer Detection and Diagnosis (Pg 61) Navigate the crucial steps in cancer detection, from early warning signs to diagnostic tests and procedures that confirm the presence and extent of the disease.Chapter 7: Treating Cancer (Pg 74) Examine the array of treatment options available, including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and emerging therapies, and learn how treatment plans are tailored to individual needs.Chapter 8: Living with Cancer (Pg 88) Gain insight into the daily realities of living with cancer, including coping strategies, support systems, and maintaining quality of life during and after treatment.Cancer Explained is your comprehensive guide to understanding the multifaceted nature of cancer. Equip yourself with knowledge, dispel the myths, and face the journey with confidence and clarity. Read more

"The Good Gut is a must read for anyone who struggles with health issues, from obesity to depression, and anyone looking to truly optimize their health and well-being."-- Adam Perlman, MD, executive director, Duke Integrative Medicine at Duke UniversityThe groundbreaking science behind the surprising source of good healthStanford University’s Justin and Erica Sonnenburg are pioneers in the most exciting and potentially transformative field of human health and wellness, the study of the relationship between our bodies and the trillions of organisms representing thousands of species to which our bodies play host, the microbes we call the microbiota. The Sonnenburgs argue that the microbiota determines in no small part whether we’re sick or healthy, fit or obese, sunny or moody—and that the microbiota has always been with us, coevolving with humans and entwining its functions with ours. They show us that humans are really composite organisms with microbial and human parts. But now, because of changes to diet, antibiotic over-use, and over-sterilization, our gut microbiota is facing a “mass extinction event,” which may explain the mysterious spike in some of our most troubling modern afflictions, from food allergies to autism, cancer to depression. It doesn’t have to be this way.The Good Gut is a groundbreaking work that offers a new plan for health that focuses on how to nourish your microbiota, including recipes and a menu plan. The Sonnenburgs show how we can keep our microbiota off the endangered species list and strengthen the community that inhabits our gut and thereby improve our own health. In this important and timely investigation, they look at safe alternatives to antibiotics; dietary and lifestyle choices to encourage microbial health; the management of the aging microbiota; and the nourishment of your own individual microbiome.Caring for our gut microbes may be the most important health choice we can make. Read more

The first comprehensive, fully-illustrated approach to the voice that explains the anatomy and mechanics in detailed yet down-to-earth terms, for voice users and professionals of all kindsThis book is the first to explain, in clear and concise language, the anatomy and mechanics of the mysterious and complex bodily system we call the voice. Beautifully illustrated with more than 100 detailed images, Anatomy of the Voice guides voice teachers and students, vocal coaches, professional singers and actors, and anyone interested in the voice through the complex landscape of breathing, larynx, throat, face, and jaw. Theodore Dimon, an internationally recognized authority on the subject, as well as an expert in the Alexander Technique, makes unfamiliar terrain accessible and digestible by describing each vocal system in short, manageable sections and explaining complex terminology. The topics he covers include ribs, diaphragm, and muscles of breathing; the intrinsic musculature of the larynx, its structure and action; the suspensory muscles of the throat; the face and jaw; the tongue and palate; and the evolution and function of the larynx. Read more

Clinical Exercise Physiology, Fifth Edition With HKPropel Access, is a comprehensive guide to the clinical aspects of exercise physiology, investigating 24 chronic diseases and conditions and addressing a variety of populations. The text has been a mainstay in the field since its inception in 2003 and is an ideal resource for students preparing for clinical exercise certifications, including those offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM-CEP), American Council on Exercise (Medical Exercise Specialist), Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP-CEP), and Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA-AEP).Clinical Exercise Physiology, Fifth Edition, employs a logical progression of content to provide greater coverage and depth of diseases than is typically found in most clinical exercise physiology textbooks. It examines the effects of exercise on 24 chronic conditions, with each chapter covering the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical considerations, drug and surgical therapies, and exercise testing and prescription issues for the chronic condition. Other chapters are devoted to examining exercise-related issues for four special populations.Each chapter in this fifth edition is revised and updated to include the latest research, clinical guidelines, and position statements from professional organizations. In addition, it incorporates the following new elements:An upgrade to a full-color layout, for a more engaging learning experience and enhanced presentation of dataNew Clinical Exercise Bottom Line sidebars that highlight key information a clinical exercise physiologist needs when working with clinical populationsA new chapter on clinical exercise programming that offers detailed recommendations for clinical populationsA completely rewritten chapter on spinal cord injury and updates throughout each chapter to reflect the most up-to-date guidelines and position statementsExpanded coverage of clinical exercise physiology certification optionsIn addition to practical application sidebars throughout the text, the fifth edition also has related online tools to support student learning. Delivered through HKPropel, more than 60 case studies are presented in a SOAP note format so students can explore clinical evaluations, looking closely at subjective and objective data, assessments, and plans. Discussion questions and interactive key term flash cards foster better understanding and retention, while chapter quizzes can be assigned by instructors through the platform to assess student comprehension.Endorsed by the Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA), the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES),and Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Clinical Exercise Physiology, Fifth Edition, offers a contemporary review of the variety of diseases and conditions that students and professionals may encounter in the field. New and veteran clinical exercise physiologists, as well as those preparing for clinical exercise certification exams, will appreciate the in-depth coverage of the clinical populations that benefit from physical activity.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with this ebook. Read more

A handbook for how we can use the power of our hormones to master any stage of life.Joint pain, weight gain, migraines, acne, sleepless nights, loss of libido — all of these and more can be caused by hormone imbalances. Our health is impacted by our hormones all the way through our lives. So why do we often assume they’re mainly ‘a menopause thing’, and wait until hot flushes arrive before we take them seriously? Many women who experience hormone-related symptoms find that they aren’t acknowledged or treated until menopause hits, despite the impact they can have years before this, on all aspects of our lives.With advances in medical science, however, effective new treatment options are available, including modern hormone replacement therapy (HRT), diet, and exercise. So why don’t more of us know that help is at hand? Why are we still being told that we have to put up with these conditions?Our Hormones, Our Health is written by two doctors who draw on their experience as practitioners, and as women. With the aid of pioneering research from epigenetics, stress medicine, nutritional medicine, and modern HRT, they show us how we can live with health and happiness — no matter what our age. Read more

Learn about the human body from the inside outSome people think that knowing about what goes on inside the human body can sap life of its mystery—which is too bad for them. Anybody who's ever taken a peak under the hood knows that the human body, and all its various structures and functions, is a realm of awe-inspiring complexity and countless wonders. The dizzying dance of molecule, cell, tissue, organ, muscle, sinew, and bone that we call life can be a thing of breathtaking beauty and humbling perfection. Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies combines anatomical terminology and function so you'll learn not only names and terms but also gain an understanding of how the human body works. Whether you're a student, an aspiring medical, healthcare or fitness professional, or just someone who's curious about the human body and how it works, this book offers you a fun, easy way to get a handle on the basics of anatomy and physiology. Understand the meaning of terms in anatomy and physiologyGet to know the body's anatomical structures—from head to toeExplore the body's systems and how they interact to keep us aliveGain insight into how the structures and systems function in sickness and healthWritten in plain English and packed with beautiful illustrations, Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies is your guide to a fantastic voyage of the human body. Read more

We live in a Tox-Sick World. The chemicals you are being exposed to on a daily basis are slowly shortening your life span and wreaking havoc on your body. They are literally everywhere – furniture, cleaning supplies, make-up, Teflon pans, plastic bottles, storage containers, fuel exhaust, solvents, paints, detergents, photocopiers, fax machines, laser printers, computers, fragrances, dryer sheets, cigarettes, adhesives, moth balls, nail polish, hair dyes, marking pens, art supplies, charcoal fluid, microwaves, disposable cups and plates, Styrofoam, vehicle exhaust, magazines, toothpaste, food, candles, incense, building and renovation materials, and so much more. The pervasive effects of environment chemicals and the consequences on your health are serious. This book gives you the tools, resources and education you need to eliminate toxins from your body and teaches you how to minimize your exposure to these chemicals and toxins. Scientists found an average of 287 chemicals in the umbilical cord blood of newborns including pesticides, flame retardants, consumer product ingredients, and industrial pollutants. And that's just the beginning. Exposure to contaminants continues thereafter on a daily basis creating a "body burden" or, simply put, an accumulated slurry of chemicals stored in our bodies. The author, Cindy Klement, has a Master’s degree in Nutrition, is a credentialed Health Educator, an Adjunct Professor at a Michigan university, and has been in private practice in functional and integrative health since 1983. In the six years it took to research chemical contaminants, she accumulated over 1,500 studies on the topic of the body’s environmental chemical burden. The information was so powerful she decided it needed to be shared with the public, and has published her work. In the U.S. alone, it is estimated that 13% of disease is attributed to the environment from cardiovascular disease, neuropsychiatric disorders, and cancer. Exposure to environmental chemicals is rarely even mentioned in initiatives to combat chronic diseases. Unfortunately, chemicals are here to stay and we have to learn to co-exist with them. We can’t avoid every one of them, but we can use the tools and resources at our disposal to reduce our exposure. We can also detoxify the body as best we can with what we know now. Here’s some of what you’ll learn in this groundbreaking book: • The Most Common Chemical Contaminants In Our Environment, Where They Are Stored, What They Are Used For and How We Get Exposed. • The Effects Of Chemical Contaminants On Our Health. • Banned But Persistent Pesticides. • Chemicals Used In Plastics Manufacturing. • A Checklist On How To Empower Yourself with Action Steps To Avoid Chemical Contaminants And Toxic Exposure. • Why All Children Are Born With A Toxic Load And How To Minimize It. • High Risk Occupations For Chemical Exposure. • Personal Care Products You Should Avoid. • A Step-By-Step Arsenal Of Tips To Reinforce Your Protection Against Contaminants. • The Detoxification Process And Programs. • And So Much More This book is "the go-to toxin reference for the 21st century – something every home should have!" - Dr. Deanna Minich, 4x best-selling author. If you’re ready to arm yourself against chemical contaminants and take your health in your own hands, hit the BUY NOW button and let’s take this journey together. Read more

Through six highly regarded editions, students and instructors alike have come to appreciate Dr. Linda Costanzo’s clear, helpful writing style, logical organization, and easy-to-follow presentation of a challenging and complex topic in medical education. Costanzo Physiology, 7th Edition, retains the step-by-step, to-the-point approach that makes this text ideal for coursework and USMLE preparation. Complex concepts are presented in a simple, easy-to-digest manner, and are accompanied by well-designed figures and tables that provide handy visuals for procedures or physiologic equations. Fully updated throughout, this edition remains the students’ choice for concise, clear instruction and a strong foundation in human physiology.Offers a comprehensive and consistent overview of core physiologic concepts at the organ system and cellular levels, making complex principles easy to understand. Presents information in a short, simple, and focused manner – the perfect presentation for success in coursework and on exams. Provides step-by-step explanations and easy-to-follow diagrams clearly depicting physiologic principles. Contains new coverage of SARS CoV-2 physiology, renal handling of uric acid, delta/delta analysis is acid-base physiology, endolymph physiology, respiratory distress syndrome, compensatory bronchiolar constriction, and more. Includes high-yield online features such as student FAQs with thorough explanations, animations, and video tutorials from Dr. Costanzo. Integrates equations and sample problems throughout the text. Features chapter summaries for quick overviews of important points, boxed Clinical Physiology Cases for a more thorough understanding of application, and end-of-chapter questions to reinforce understanding and retention. Evolve Instructor site with an image bank is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com. Read more

Reverse the effects of aging and maintain optimal health for life through the revolutionary 6 Keys program by New York Times bestselling author Jillian Michaels. With Master Your Metabolism, Jillian Michaels showed us how to take control of the metabolic machinery underneath our weight and health struggles. Now she's ahead of the curve again -- conquering the mayhem, myths, and misunderstandings associated with aging. After all, if you can decide your weight, why not your age? Scientists and doctors have identified six major age inciters: metabolism, damaged macromolecules, epigenetics, inflammation, stress adaptation, telomeres.The 6 Keys presents an ageless health, fitness, and beauty plan that addresses all six of them -- and gets them working for you instead of against you. Empowering and rigorously researched, The 6 Keys outlines powerful lifestyle interventions, dietary guidelines, exercise plans, and vanguard strategies for cultivating mindfulness that restore and protect human performance, keeping you fit, healthy, and beautiful for life. Read more

Electroencephalography (EEG) is one of the oldest neurophysiological techniques used to evaluate brain activity and is a cornerstone of technical diagnostics in neurology. The technical advancement of electroencephalography in the last few decades, however, asks for a new approach to EEG reading. This textbook and atlas provides a systematic approach to normal and abnormal EEG patterns, serving as an instructional guide for the beginner in EEG and an essential reference for the experienced EEG reader. Containing about 400 figures illustrating typical EEG patterns which are also available online in reformatted referential and bipolar montages, this book covers how electrical waves are generated into the brain, the equipment required to record electrical brain waves (including the set-up of EEG machines, electrodes, and procedures), biological and non-biological disturbances called artifacts in EEG recordings, and differentiation of normal and abnormal patterns in EEG. The reader will be introduced to a systematic analysis of EEG interpretation by defining the characteristics of the EEG patterns (polarity, localization, frequency, modulation etc.) and their clinical meaning, making this an essential text that should be on the bookshelf of every medical professional using EEG. Read more

Discover the transformative insights of movement pioneer Moshe Feldenkrais, whose exercise therapy technique revolutionized how we think about the mind-body connection. This new edition features a fold-out insert illustrating the Feldenkrais Method for somatic practitioners, bodyworkers, dance teachers, and others! As a scientist, martial artist, and founder of the Feldenkrais Method, Moshe Feldenkrais wrote several influential books on the relationship between movement, learning, and health. The Elusive Obvious is a thorough and accessible explanation of the method, which has two main strands: Awareness Through Movement and Functional Integration. Both are renowned worldwide for their ability to reduce pain and anxiety, cultivate vitality, and improve performance. This new edition of The Elusive Obvious includes a beautiful presentation featuring a fold-out insert with illustrations that depict these two approaches. By uncovering solutions that are often hidden in plain sight, this book can help you learn to move with greater ease, grace, and efficiency through the Feldenkrais Method. Read more

From beloved New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist Anita Diamant comes a timely collection of essays to help inspire period positive activism around the globe.When Period. End of Sentence. won an Oscar in 2019, the film’s coproducer and executive director of The Pad Project, Melissa Berton, told the audience: “A period should end a sentence, not a girl’s education.” Continuing in that revolutionary spirit and building on the momentum of the acclaimed documentary, this book outlines the challenges facing those who menstruate worldwide and the solutions championed by a new generation of body positive activists, innovators and public figures. Including interviews from people on the frontlines—parents, teachers, medical professionals, and social-justice warriors—Period. End of Sentence. illuminates the many ways that menstrual injustice can limit opportunities, erode self-esteem, and even threaten lives. This powerful examination of the far-ranging and quickly evolving movement for menstrual justice introduces today’s leaders and shows us how we can be part of the change. Fearless, revolutionary, and fascinating, Period. End of Sentence. is an essential read for anyone interested in empowering women, girls, and others around the world. To learn more about The Pad Project, go to ThePadProject.org. Read more

A New York Times bestselling author and cutting-edge health expert shares her nutrition-based plan for healthy, vibrant longevity. Welcome to a Radical new view of aging—one that defies conventional wisdom and redefines the aging process with resilience, vitality and grace. You’ll discover the most advanced program that staves off the effects of aging, which includes how to release a lifetime of accumulated toxins and deficiencies—and how to correct and reverse their effects with targeted foods, critical lifestyle tweaks, peptides and signaling molecules for cellular regeneration.With her trademark no-nonsense style, Ann Louise Gittleman champions a paradigm shift in which your biology is not your biography. By utilizing epigenetics to slow and reverse many of the most worrisome aging conditions, you can preserve your “youth span” and enhance your immunity, heart, brain, muscles, joints, skin, and hair. You can even revitalize your sex drive!Based on decades of experience and research in breakthrough age-defying and restorative medicine, Radical Longevity will forever change what you think you know about aging. Inside you’ll discover: The most essential vitamins, minerals and hormones to reclaim youthful immunity The transformative Radical Longevity Power Plan and 5 Day Radical Reset to soothe the gut and revitalize the liverHow to manipulate your metabolismThe Cinderella mineral to help prevent memory loss and reverse Alzheimer’sHow to make your body produce up to fifty percent more “Youth Defying Stem Cells” The #1 brain-aging hazard hiding in your home, and how to activate your best self-defenseThe unexpected “forbidden” food that makes your skin, joints, eyes, arteries, and brain feel years younger and much more…Radical Longevity casts a big and bold new vision of aging that will give you freedom from accepting the limitations that growing older once meant. Look more youthful, feel more agile, and think more clearly as you enter the Radical new era of healthy aging! Read more