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In an unprecedented series of studies, Harvard Medical School has followed 824 subjects--men and women, some rich, some poor--from their teens to old age. Harvard's George Vaillant now uses these studies, the most complete ever done anywhere in the world, and the subjects' individual histories to illustrate the factors involved in reaching a happy, healthy old age. He explains precisely why some people turn out to be more resilient than others, and how to live a more fulfilling, satisfying and rewarding life in the later years.

This book will empower you and make you feel inspired about your food choices, not just because of the impact they have on your weight, but because the right foods can help make you the best version of yourself.

Dr. Pedre reveals why everything that ails us, from fatigue to weight gain to bloating and bad skin, can be traced back to the gut, and shares his cleansing plan to help people reclaim their health. This book includes recipes, meal plans, and yoga postures to promote digestion.

Dr. Mayer argues that it's essential we understand the profound effects of gut health on our body and offers strategies to reverse the steady upward rise of these illnesses, including a model for nutrition that puts the health of the microbiome center stage. 

Talya Miron-Shatz explores the preventable ways we make bad choices about everything from nutrition to medication, from pregnancy to end-of-life care. She reveals how the medical system can set us up for success or failure and maps a model for better doctor-patient relationships. Full of new insights and actionable guidance, this book is the definitive guide to making good choices when you can't afford to make a bad one.

Grounded in cutting-edge science, Dr. Gundry reveals the biological mechanism that makes keto diets so successful and shows listeners how to reap the rewards of keto with less restriction.

Scribbled in secret after endless days, sleepless nights, and missed weekends, comedian and former medical resident Adam Kay provides a no-holds-barred account of his time on the front lines of medicine.

Dr. Fitzgerald shares a diet and lifestyle plan that shows you how to influence your epigenetics for a younger you. She helps you ward off chronic disease and optimize your health for years to come. 

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is considered the "bible" of psychiatry. Sarah Fay once believed the diagnoses she was given through this book until she discovered that the revered manual has little scientific merit.

The founders of the Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center offer a proven, personalized plan to prevent and reverse arterial disease that can be tailored to any individual.