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tashaseegmiller's review against another edition
3.0
Decent information presented in a fun, easy to understand way. Had some good insights without being overly preachy.
traceyanneg's review
5.0
ood informational read about your body. I didn't read this cover to cover, rather read the parts that I felt most applied to me (mainly because the book was due to expire on my Nook and there wasn't time to read it all). He makes some really common sense tips about exercise. I love the theme of trying to extend your Real Age so you can live a longer, healthier life. Great information for someone who just wants to know how your body works and how to maintain health.
barbtrek's review against another edition
2.0
Apparently YOU need a lot of supplements! My goodness. I was hoping to learn a little about the human body from this book. I did learn a few things, but primarily I learned that if I want my "Real Age" to be a certain SPECIFIC number of years younger then I need to take a certain SPECIFIC amount of A LOT of supplements. I was waiting to hear what web site I go to to buy the "YOU" supplement package because they really seemed to be pushing them hard. I'm not saying supplements don't have benefits, but I would've liked to have heard more about what foods I could eat to get these nutrients instead of just being told to pop a pill.Yes, they did recommend some foods for somethings, but they also recommended a lot of pills. That aside, I think this would be a helpful book for a senior citizen who wanted to be healthier but didn't have the slightest idea where to start. Plus, a senior citizen might have enjoyed the bad analogies and bad jokes a lot more than I did.
labtracks's review against another edition
3.0
This was interesting. Lots of information here. Lots to think about.
Some of it should be taken with a grain of salt I believe (they may actually prescribe that)... honestly if you added up ALL the supplements and things they recommend taking throughout this book you would likely be taking upwards of 40 pills a day. It's a little ridiculous. There should be like a grand summary at the end. I know you can pick and choose based on what problems you are having, what your family is prone to etc, but seriously. The information is presented in a simple way, but some of the stuff is a bit overkill/overwhelming.
Some of it should be taken with a grain of salt I believe (they may actually prescribe that)... honestly if you added up ALL the supplements and things they recommend taking throughout this book you would likely be taking upwards of 40 pills a day. It's a little ridiculous. There should be like a grand summary at the end. I know you can pick and choose based on what problems you are having, what your family is prone to etc, but seriously. The information is presented in a simple way, but some of the stuff is a bit overkill/overwhelming.
ivanssister's review against another edition
2.0
This book is a pretty clear and non-technical bunch of explanations for the various systems in the body - what they all are, and how they work.
I wasn't as impressed with all the RealAge and "what you can do to live younger" stuff - it almost felt woo woo. And while I'm a pretty healthy person, this book made me feel like a slacker. Why am I not taking handfuls of supplements and doing all sorts of things to live forever?!?
I am pretty much going to ignore the diet section, but I have to say that I dog-eared the weight workout section. It has a few short pages of easy dumbbell and stretching moves, ones that you could easily do at home. I always intend to do something like that, but need a plan. This just might work.
I wasn't as impressed with all the RealAge and "what you can do to live younger" stuff - it almost felt woo woo. And while I'm a pretty healthy person, this book made me feel like a slacker. Why am I not taking handfuls of supplements and doing all sorts of things to live forever?!?
I am pretty much going to ignore the diet section, but I have to say that I dog-eared the weight workout section. It has a few short pages of easy dumbbell and stretching moves, ones that you could easily do at home. I always intend to do something like that, but need a plan. This just might work.
juliana_aldous's review against another edition
4.0
Classic Dr. Oz. I re-read one book from this series every once in a while. Good information about health, your body and how to stay young.
kfedwards88's review against another edition
2.0
I was hoping for something a little more in-depth, but as I read it, I felt like I was being talked down to. I'm not certain what I was expecting, but give me more than a 6th-grade reading level and bizarre illustrations...
hoperu's review against another edition
3.0
This is a common-sense, easy to understand guide to making yourself healthier, without spending a lot of money or going on a lot of drugs. It goes through all the body's systems and explains how they affect your overall health and longevity.
innae's review against another edition
4.0
WOW, it just has so much good information (tho I am not too fond of their illustrations - they are kind of creepy)
melellen's review against another edition
1.0
If only the authors spent as much time discussing physiology as they did trying to be funny...