The Longevity Factor by Joseph Maroon - ISBN: 9781416551089
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The Longevity Factor

How Resveratrol and Red Wine Activate Genes for a Longer and Healthier Life

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  • Paperback

    368 pages

  • Release Date

    30 March 2010

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Summary

A groundbreaking examination of new scientific research that holds the secret to weight loss, increased strength, endurance, memory, and a healthier, longer life In The Longevity Factor, noted neuroscientist and surgeon Joseph Maroon, M.D., offers the definitive look at recent scientific breakthroughs identifying a group of natural substances – including the much-publicized molecule resveratrol – that can actually activate a specific set of genes in humans that promote a longer, healthier…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781416551089
ISBN-10:1416551085
Author:Joseph Maroon, Joseph Baur
Publisher:Atria Books
Imprint:Atria Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:368
Release Date:30 March 2010
Weight:448g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm x 28mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“If you are ready to start living and to stop dying, The Longevity Factor is for you. Dr. Joseph Maroon has applied the same intelligence and diligence that propelled him to the top of the neurosurgical specialty into writing this book. Leaving no stone unturned, he has created a guidebook for longevity that is both audacious and achievable.” – Sanjay Gupta, M.D., neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent, CNN“Dr. Maroon offers remarkable insights into the powerful health benefits of natural compounds found in everyday, wholesome foods.” – Mehmet Oz, M.D.“A clear and practical book about how we can all begin to use the new science of gene activation for longevity. Read this book and join the adventures of new possibilities.” – David Servan-Schreiber, M.D., Ph.D.; New York Times bestselling author of Anticancer: A New Way of Life“Joseph Maroon, my neurosurgeon, offers an extraordinary opportunity to understand that our future health and longevity truly rests in the most readily available of natural substances. The Longevity Factor challenges the current paradigm of aging and is a must-read for all of us who want to live longer, healthier, stronger, and happier lives.” – Greg Norman“Dr. Maroon provides compelling new insights into the potential to prevent or at least delay the outset of disease typically associated with aging. This is an important read for everyone interested in living a long, healthy life.” – Wayne Gattinella, president & CEO, WebMD Health“How can you protect yourself against cancer and heart and Alzheimer’s disease, increase your endurance, and obtain a balanced life? Read this book. The Longevity Factor is the best and clearest summary of the anti-aging and disease prevention properties of resveratrol and red wine yet.” – Robert M. Goldman, M.D., Ph.D., D.O., FAASP; chairman, World Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

About The Author

Joseph Maroon

Dr. Joseph Maroon studied medicine at Indiana University, Georgetown, and Oxford University. He began his practice in 1982 at the University of Pittsburgh, where in 1999 he was named the Heindl Scholar and Vice Chairman of the department of Neuroscience. In 1986, he was named President of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the largest society of its kind in North America. He has been honored internationally for his work, and has published widely in his area. He has been the team neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers for the past 20 years, and has developed a computerized scanning system to evaluate concussions that has been adopted throughout the NFL, NHL, NBA, NASCAR as well as more than 1000 high schools and colleges. Maroon has remained an active athlete since college, having competed in more than 50 triathlons, including 5 Ironman competitions.

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