This is the WBZ Book Club. I'm Jordan Rich. I am halfway through
a rather large book called Outlive The Science and Art of Longevity. It's by
Peter Atia, MD with Bill Gifford. The author became interested in longevity and
how diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. They all play
a role in an unhealthy system, and the age old axiom that prevention is
worth a pound of cure is more prescient when it comes to good health in
later years. The best science out there says that what you eat matters,
but how you eat matters more, how many calories you're taking in and how
much exercise is right for you, exercise being the magic bullet that consistently ranks
as the most effective way to stave off the four horsemen. What do I
like about his approach? It's not a one size fits all. Everyone's physiology
is unique, and as doctor Atia points out, quote, you must be
well informed, medically literate to a reasonable degree, clear right about your goals,
and cognizant of the true nature of risk. Concepts that people of any
age should check out. Outlive the Science and Art of Longevity by doctor Peter
at the book Club. WBC Boston's news radio