70 Ways to Beat 70: Keys to a Longer, Healthier Life [Paperback]

David B. Biebel DMin (Author), James E. Dill MD (Author), Bobbie Dill RN (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2008

One look at today's headlines makes it obvious that health is big business. With a significant portion of the population retiring and thinking about health concerns, the time is right for a resource that pulls together all the best information on how to live a healthy, long life. 70 Ways to Beat 70 is a practical, scientifically reliable, biblically sound, and easy-to-read handbook that combines current research on living healthfully with important findings on the connection between longevity and faith. From commonsense advice to innovative ideas on how to live better one day at a time, 70 Ways to Beat 70 is a unique and welcome resource for healthy living.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Don't just age--live a vital, energetic life! 70 Ways to Beat 70 offers a one-of-a-kind scientific basis for practicing a healthier lifestyle. This approach to health in mind, body, spirit, and relationships covers health issues as diverse as: •building healthy bones •being kind to your GI tract •avoiding fad diets •keeping your relationships strong •finding contentment •staying creative •simplifying your life •getting a good night's sleep 70 Ways to Beat 70 is packed with tips on how to live a healthy and fruitful life! "The fact is that we are living longer today, but we are not necessarily aging gracefully. With 70 ways to choose to be proactive about how you could age more gracefully, surely some will resonate with you and inspire you to take action."--Mitra Ray, PhD, author, From Here to Longevity "I highly recommend 70 Ways to Beat 70 as a companion volume to the book I did with Dr. Biebel, Simple Health. 70 Ways takes many of the principles in our earlier book and makes them even more practical and personal."--Harold G. Koenig, MD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences; associate professor of medicine, Duke University Medical Center "If you're looking for a trustworthy road map to the highway of healthy aging, here's one worthy of your investment. From commonsense counsel to innovative and invigorating ideas, 70 Ways to Beat 70 will put you on the path to improved physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual health."--Walt Larimore, MD, author, 10 Essentials of Highly Healthy People and God's Design for the Highly Healthy Person; www.DrWalt.com "Discover practical scientific 'pearls' that will enrich your health and extend your life. A jewel of a book to treasure and share with others."--David Stevens, MD, CEO, Christian Medical & Dental Associations

About the Author

David B. Biebel, DMin, is a minister, an award-winning author, a health educator, and medical editor of Today's Christian Doctor. He speaks often on health-related subjects and has been a guest on many radio and TV programs. James E. Dill, MD, and Bobbie Dill, RN, were among the first husband-wife Christian medical teams to help establish truly holistic medical practice, which they have been involved in since 1978. Jim is a board certified gastroenterologist and Bobbie is a nurse, certified in women's health. Currently, they reside temporarily in various places around the United States, from Massachusetts to Hawaii, as Jim provides "locum tenens" medical care, often for several months at a time.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Revell (December 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800732901
• ISBN-13: 978-0800732905
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,392,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Healthy aging, March 27, 2010

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This review is from: 70 Ways to Beat 70: Keys to a Longer, Healthier Life (Paperback)

Loved it; good information, written well and should be of great help. Have given it to friends. PM

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not a good fit for me, January 25, 2009

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This review is from: 70 Ways to Beat 70: Keys to a Longer, Healthier Life (Kindle Edition)

I was disappointed. No real news here on health, AND it is too spiritual for my taste..."join a a happy church..." I didn't finish it, yet, and I may not.