A Short Guide To A Long Life (2014) - Plot & Excerpts
terse, definitive, do-this, don't-do-that health advice, most of it quite well-known [alcohol in moderation, don't get sunburned, do eat vegetables, exercise, get your sleep, ......). He's way wrong about running being "abusive to your knees and joints" and unsuited to middle-aged people [non-runners have worse knee problems on average], but most of it certainly made sense.Rabid about the need for getting annual flu shot, and I have an appointment for one Monday, so I guess I'm also responsive to the suggestion to 'comply'! Nothing earth shattering or extreme in this book, but there is plenty of good common sense! Dr. Agus breaks good health down into 4 parts:The Power of PreventionWhat to DoWhat to AvoidDoctor's OrdersDr. Agus and Hippocrates agree and give the following medical advice: "Walking is man's best medicine." and "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."After reading Grain Brain, this type of medical advice is like a walk in the park!This book is a short and enjoyable guide...hopefully to a long life!
What do You think about A Short Guide To A Long Life (2014)?
Nothing really new here, just a refresher of sorts.
—Sancha
This book has a great deal of well rounded advice.
—johanmani
easy - important - stuff I should do......
—holbrook3
