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Spring Chicken
Stay Young Forever (or Die Trying)
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We've been tantalised by the idea of eternal youth since time immemorial. We're always asking how we can live longer, and better. Or, to put it another way, why can't we all be like Madame Calment who cycled till she was 100, smoked till she was 117 and died at the wonderfully old age of 122?
Join veteran reporter Bill Gifford for a rip-roaring ride along the trail to the fountain of youth. Meet the scientists who have doubled the life-expectancy of mice by knocking out a single gene, and others like Aubrey de Grey, who claims that we are on the cusp of achieving 'longevity escape velocity', and who predicts that our children could live for a thousand years.
An intoxicating mixture of deep reporting, fascinating science and sound advice, Spring Chicken will reveal the extraordinary breakthroughs that may yet bring us eternal youth, while exposing the dangerous deceptions that prey on the innocent and ignorant.
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Spring Chicken by Bill Gifford is praised for its engaging and insightful exploration into the science of aging. Reviews highlight its blend of deep reporting, fascinating science, and practical advice, providing a masterful look at the myths and realities surrounding the quest for longevity. Gifford's entertaining narrative is lauded for offering both an intimate and expansive vision on how to age healthily and vibrantly.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781780748511
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 September 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Oneworld Publications
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Bill Gifford is a contributing editor for Outside magazine in the States. Through his career, he has written extensively on science, sports, health and fitness for Wired, Slate, and Men's Health,amongst others. The person he admires most is his grandmother, Doris, who is nearly 100 years old and eats a Danish pastry every morning. He intends to get there too. Or at least die trying.
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