For centuries, adventurers and scientists have believed that not only could we
delay death but that "practical immortality" was within our reach. Today, many
well-respected researchers would be inclined to agree. In a book that is not
about anti-aging, but about functional aging--extending your healthy, active
life--Dr. Sanjay Gupta blends together compelling stories of the most up-to-date
scientific breakthroughs from around the world, with cutting-edge research and
advice on achieving practical immortality in this lifetime. Gupta's advice is
often counterintuitive: longevity is not about eating well, but about eating
less; nutritional supplements are a waste of your money; eating chocolate and
drinking coffee can make you healthier. CHASING