Cracking the Aging Code: The New Science of Growing Old - And What It Means for Staying Young Kindle Edition

by Josh Mitteldorf (Author),‎ Dorion Sagan (Author)

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A revolutionary examination of why we age, what it means for our health, and how we just might be able to fight it.

In Cracking the Aging Code, theoretical biologist Josh Mitteldorf and award-winning writer and ecological philosopher Dorion Sagan reveal that evolution and aging are even more complex and breathtaking than we originally thought. Using meticulous multidisciplinary science, as well as reviewing the history of our understanding about evolution, this book makes the case that aging is not something that “just happens,” nor is it the result of wear and tear or a genetic inevitability. Rather, aging has a fascinating evolutionary purpose: to stabilize populations and ecosystems, which are ever-threatened by cyclic swings that can lead to extinction.

When a population grows too fast it can put itself at risk of a wholesale wipeout. Aging has evolved to help us adjust our growth in a sustainable fashion as well as prevent an ecological crisis from starvation, predation, pollution, or infection.

This dynamic new understanding of aging is provocative, entertaining, and pioneering, and will challenge the way we understand aging, death, and just what makes us human.

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Publisher: Flatiron Books (June 14, 2016)
Publication Date: June 14, 2016
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stan bazilian

A superb study on the aging process

July 23, 2016

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An excellent book on a very challenging subject.
I enjoyed this book very much, having been a student of longevity for 40 years.
Josh's book, among its many other strengths, is a studied examination of evolutionary concepts of aging, and how populations protect themselves from extinction by taking protective measures against overpopulation.
I also got some good tips on how we might lengthen our own lives as well as improve the quality of life, so we don't fall prey to illnesses that accompanies aging.
I feel that, far from being a flaw, this is a definite asset, in a great book.
I was most impressed with the discussion of the Demographic Theory of Aging, Josh's original concept; which explains many questions raised by this most intriguing subject.

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Great book! If you want to really comprehend what ...

October 19, 2016

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Great book! If you want to really comprehend what is going on with Aging, this is the best book on the subject. Josh Mitteldorf has developed a new theory that explains all the data, in contrast to the 'traditional' theories currently in vogue which fail to explain the evidence.

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Bismark

Both Revolutionary and Evolutionary

July 17, 2016

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What causes us to grow old and die? That's not a simple question. This was a fascinating read about how aging is driven by evolution. The author methodically destroys competing theories such as free radicals causing aging and puts forth his evolutionary thesis in a well-written style. My only complaint was his venture into possible anti-aging remedies which tended to tip-toe into the realm of snake-oil. Otherwise, I found him quite convincing.

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Ruben Agrelo

A very good book to understand current aging research

September 20, 2017

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A very good book to understand current aging research.The authors favour epigenetics as a fundamental cause of
aging...and this is a plus
Highly recommended

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Paul Davis

Good supportive information to blog and web site agingadvice

August 14, 2017

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This a very well and thought out concept of the aging process. Good supportive information to blog and web site agingadvice.com. Very pleased with purchase.

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Herminia Gomez

Great science book!

August 2, 2017

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Great book in brand new condition. If you are a science nerd, you will enjoy this quick read!

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David Baron

There is no other book like this. Everything in modern evolutionary debate is there

November 19, 2016

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There is no other book like this. Everything in modern evolutionary debate is there.

After showing how aging is part of the desirable scheme of survival, he then outlines different ways to presumably cheat it. OK.

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BoSl

Five Stars

September 20, 2016

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Excellent book with a lot of new information

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William Hellrung

Five Stars

Bought for a friend.

Published 2 months ago

JAMEZ

Great Book! (read in 2 days)

I loved this book! I had presumed before naively that aging just happened and the body wears out, not so at all.Read more

Published 6 months ago

doug korty

Worth reading

A good book but not easy to find the meat in it. Definitely worth reading and important. Mitteldorf has a website -- agingavice.org.Read more

Published 9 months ago

The best book on aging I have ever read

This is one of the most insightful books I have ever read and I believe it will eventually be recognized a seminal piece of work in humanity's understanding of ecology, evolution,...Read more

Published 9 months ago

James Murphy

take the easy route into New Age propositions about how to live ...

If we are marked to die???
This is by far the most provocative book about the scientific realities of the ageing process that I have personally read.Read more

Published 10 months ago

- sow seeds against theoretical evolutionary sciences to promote their favourite group selection theories - link group selection

This polemical book does more disservice than service overall.

The authors have three agendas:
- sow seeds against theoretical evolutionary sciences to promote...Read more

Published 11 months ago

Karina Chang

Five Stars

excellent

Published 11 months ago

Fred Cheyunski

Uses Extensive Approach to Refresh Our Perspective on Aging

“Cracking the Aging Code” uses historical research to recent studies as well as wider references to provide a fresh perspective on aging or “senescence” as termed by...Read more

Published 1 year ago

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