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You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty

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I have recently reviewed another book that deals with the subject of aging, titled "Can We Live 150". I was very much inspired by it so naturally I went to the book store today to see what the YOU doctors have to say about aging.

First thing I noticed is the price difference. While Amazon price is not much different: ($[...] for "Can We Live 150", versus $[...] for "You: Staying Young" ) I did not realize that up until now, and I paid the full price of $[...] in my bookstore (Buyer beware!) "You: Staying Young" is over 400 pages thick but with plenty of wasted space, cartoons, etc. However, it is a hardcover edition, so if you do prefer hardcovers than you wouldn't mind spending extra few bucks for that.

The other striking difference is the language. While Dr. Tombak, the author of "Can We Live..." writes in simple layman language, doctors Roizen and Oz could not avoid using scientific doctors' language. On the other hand the book is packed with all kinds of cartoons, that makes it look rather childish and it absolutely doesn't fit the language being used. Is this a book for seniors or for children?

What I liked in this book is the first part dedicated to "Major Agers" such as genes, oxidation, toxins, sugar, overeating, hormones, UV radiation, etc. This part, consisting of about 300 pages scientifically discusses all the aging factors, and the ways of dealing with them. UV radiation is named as the "major ager", so please keep that in mind the next time you head for the beach. On the other hand the authors also point out the many benefits of sun radiation. As usual, moderation is the answer...

Not to be missed is Chapter 16, titled "The Fourteen Day You Extend Warranty Plan". It starts with the following "Daily YOU-Do List":

1. Walk thirty minutes
2. "Floss and brush the teeth that you wish to keep"
3. Take your pills (Omega-3s, vitamins, calcium supplements, aspirin, etc)
4. Sleep 7-8 hours
5. Meditate for 5 minutes

Is that all? I would never suspect it is THAT simple...

Another chapter that I liked is Chapter 12 titled "Live the Sexy Life". Wow, say that to me again! Yes, sex (love) is important for your wellbeing and keeping young. Grab the book for the explicit details...

I gave both books only 4 stars. Does it mean I didn't like them? No, I think they are both great sources of information - each one presented with a different approach - but there is some room for improvement in both cases. So which one should you get? Read the reviews and decide for yourself. I ended up having both of them and I don't regret it, as I think they really complement each other.

While I normally stick to a tried and true bestseller or book that everyone's reading, you know classics like TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD or J.McCrae's KATZENJAMMER, I chose this book instead, mainly because Ive been having problems with dementia in my family. I was worried that it might carry over to me, and, after reading this book, I feel MUCH better. YOU: STAYING YOUNG is a must for anyone afraid of getting the A word or something like it. Anyone over forty will want to read this great book on how to survive senior moments and more. YOU: STAYING YOUNG, is not so much about staying young as it is about staying sane and not worrying so much.

The information is excellent, well-organized, and accessible. What is really teeth-grating is the terrible cutesy writing - pandering at its worst. The illustrations are of the same ilk - over-the-top and trying so hard to make a "fun" point that they fail to make any point at all. I liked the appeal to the reader, throughout the book, with small tests and mini-questionnaires. Dr. Oz. . . please get a new ghostwriter.

Very informative. Recommend to anyone concerned with good health in senior years. No other book has such good information. Excellent.

It is full of interesting trivia. A good resource for adult health. Illustrations make it a fun read. Has a good balance of medical speak and plain language

Michael Roizen helps you learn how your body works and how to get in touch with it. The only criticism I have of the book is that Roizen advocates a special diet, rather than focusing on what your body tells you what it needs. None the less, This book is your own owners manual for your own body. To be healthy you have to understand all of the various bodily functions, not just the dogmatic views other books discuss, and what you need to do to keep everything running smoothly and remain and maintain a healthy state.

Michael Roizen supplies us with relevant information, dispels myths and gives us real, no-nonsense advice about our bodies and makes you pay attention, understand and make choices. You; provides the necessary information in simple terms as a guide to take care of your body from your internal organs point of view.
It tells you the type of food that will help your body run well. The main focus is the heart and digestive system which I've found to be tremendously helpful. Very well written and put together. It supplies the information on health everyone should have.

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This is one of the better books that I have read and it really challenges you to think differently about your body; how each system runs, how they interact and how they can be maximized. At best this book will help you live a better, more productive life. At worst it's a very intriguing read! And now I'm going back to read one of my favorites "Understanding: Train of Thought".

This is a neat book and must be a good inch and a half thick! It is divided up into two parts.

The theme of Part I is why you age and how you stay young. This section makes up roughly three quarters of the book. It deals mainly with what the book calls the "major agers." Examples of these include short telomeres, toxins, and ultraviolet radiation.

Part II is the plan to extend your warranty. Here you have a list of daily things to do which include such things as flossing, meditating, walking for 30 minutes a day, and getting the right amount of sleep.

Then there's a 14-day plan to help get you started- after that you should pretty much be on the right track. This section gives day-to-day advice and includes things for you to do for your mind AND body, things such as "do something as a family" that day, or "do the Chi-gong workout" today. Diet and exercise advice is also covered substantially in this section. Exercise consists of a YOU2 Workout (made up mainly of a series of stretches) and a Chi-gong Workout- both detailed step-by-step with exercising elves. Also need to mention they require no special equipment-nice!

All-in-all it's well worth the read, and for me, it's strength lies in it's vast amount of knowledge it offers on the aging processes of the human body. Packed with the stereotypical YOU tips, quizzes, factoids, and cartoons, most readers will benefit greatly. Also recommend Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff for readers who want to extend the life of their rotator cuff or have a shoulder problem that keeps them from exercising. Happy reading!

Have you longed for a book that seems magical? Have you quietly as you watch the years past by and so increased your wrinkled face and withered body, that you had some cure or way to prevent this wasting away of life? If so, you need this self-help book. It has some truly self-help and educational revelation for the young and the old and just about anyone. The authors, medical doctors have done it once again! Great work.

See also Fluctuating Life and Quest for a Dream - A Life Commited to Progress. Good books although attending to different subjects.

I bought this book after first seeing Dr. Oz on Oprah. This book is very informative and easy to understand. Part 1. Why you age & how to stay young. Part 2. The YOU extended warranty plan. There are many illistrations, facts, and tips on how to stay & remain young starting with genetics, cells & hormomes, as well as diseases to what can be done to improve health and longevity such as diet and excerise.