A new book by the authors of You on a Diet

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As I caught the subway to go to my Sunday meditation group, I saw a huge

billboard advertising a new book by the physician authors of " You on a Diet " ,

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

(You). Is anyone reading this book? As I read the billboard I thought to myself,

I know the answer to this, because of my participation here. Part of me gets

cynical because the description by Publisher's weekly doesn't mention calorie

restriction or diet. I guess the answer to that would be that you have to buy

the other book for that, " You on a Diet. " Hmm. The dermatologist author of " The

Wrinkle Cure " became so wealthy, sorry I mean, famous with that book and several

that followed, plus with products and infomercials that he no longer sees

patients medically. There is nothing wrong with that, but it's so reminiscent of

our Western culture that wants to market and package everything. I should not

complain, sorry, because maybe the authors are white knights helping the droves

of Americans that are obese to wake up and realize they need to change.

Cheers,

Arturo

From Publishers Weekly

Starred Review. In their newest in the You series, physicians Oz and Roizen and

a supporting cast of contributors explain why the body ages and how readers can

become anatomical puppeteers, mastering their genes, bad habits, environmental

pollution and stress while igniting the body's ability to stay fit, strong and

healthy. According to the authors, avoiding such major causes of death as cancer

and heart disease increases life expectancy by only just under a decade. With

their talent for creating vivid, humorous images (amplified by cartoon

drawings), they describe 14 major agers and how readers can use what is known

about telomeres (which look like the plastic ends of shoelaces), mitochondria

(the body's energy powerhouses) and other components of body functioning to

repair and rejuvenate cells. While the hefty amount of detailed information

might seem overwhelming, the suggestions in the authors' tool box are

straightforward and, frequently, simple: walking a half hour each day;

consistently getting enough sleep; relieving stress with yoga, meditation and

chi gong; removing toxins from the home; and avoiding accidents, for example.

Perhaps most simple—and surprising—is their claim that one of the best

predictors of aging is your perception of your own health. With the facts and

tools laid out here, readers will be able to articulate, challenge and change

those perceptions through positive action. (Oct.)