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Lifespan: Why We Age – and Why We Don’t Have To
Dr David A. Sinclair
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Harvard geneticist Dr. Sinclair's bestselling manifesto challenges aging as inevitable. What if your 80-year-old body could feel 40? Praised by The Wall Street Journal as "brilliant," this book reveals why scientists believe we're finally unlocking the secrets to reversing time itself.

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The Aging Myth: Why Death Isn't Inevitable

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What if everything we believe about aging is wrong? Imagine a world where turning 80 doesn't mean declining health but continued vitality. Harvard geneticist David Sinclair's groundbreaking research suggests this isn't fantasy but an achievable future. His revolutionary premise challenges our most fundamental assumptions: aging isn't inevitable-it's a disease we can potentially treat, slow, or even reverse. This isn't pseudoscience or wishful thinking but cutting-edge biology backed by decades of research. While most scientists have focused on treating aging's symptoms, Sinclair has identified its root cause, much like oncologists discovering cancer's genetic origins transformed treatment. The implications are staggering-we might add not just years to life, but decades of vibrant health. Silicon Valley executives and Hollywood celebrities have already embraced his protocols, but the science behind them offers hope to everyone. What makes us age in the first place? The answer lies in a survival mechanism older than humanity itself.

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Life's Ancient Survival Circuit: The Origin of Aging

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Molecules That Turn Back Time: The Longevity Toolkit

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Beyond Pills: Reprogramming Cellular Age

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Reimagining Society for Extended Lives

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