Rating:  - Not worth the money
This book is flip and superficial. It doesn't really give any new information on this subject but rather regurgitates the standard line from the medical community. If you read any health newsletters and/or blogs, you will be more current than these guys.
Most of the book (303 pages)describes the various systems of the body with the remaining 80 pages, the so-called "extended warranty system." The book is filled with a lot of weird cartoons and "factoid" boxes making it hard to follow the main text. Don't bother with the tests at the beginning as there are mistakes!
Rating:  - for the average person
If you have been reading already lots of materials about healthy living, longevity etc, there is NOTHING in this for you. If you want a refresher , then get it. better from the library or borrow it from a friend!!!
I listened to it once and I am done. Plus, when they talked about car accidents, I nearly had a car accident in that very moment, so I am even afraid to listen to it, at least in the car!!!
Rating:  - Great collection of information on the aging process
Some celebrity once opined that growing old wasn't easy or something to that effect - and, obviously to those of us who are growing old, they were absolutely correct. Growing old just isn't a whole lot of fun.
Drs. Roizen and Oz aren't necessarily trying to make the process of aging fun, but they do claim they can slow it down or, more appropriately, help you feel like you're not going downhill quite as fast.
The approach is definitely light-hearted and, at first blush, for the light-headed as well. As you get into it, you realize that the authors have packed a lot of solid, serious medical knowledge into their work. They use lots of cartoons which at first might appear flippant, but actually do a good job of explaining concepts that might be difficult to comprehend with words alone. Some of the "humor" they attempt is definitely sophmoric. Best to ignore those instances and just move on.
They also use lots of sidebars to explain concepts.
Overall the concept is definitely geared toward light. I think it's a good, if risky, path to take because a lot of the information is not something you necessarily want to read: being reminded of your mortality is not pleasant.
The authors truly push a lot of pills throughout the book and, surprisingly, make a special offer of a comprehensive blood test battery for only $1,495! Not a misprint: $1,495. . . but only $995 to the first 250 readers. This is supposed to be the ultimate blood workup, but I found the inclusion of the offer a bit offensive.
Overall, this is a good book for anyone growing older who doesn't like the idea of aging. Lots of information, lots of suggestions on how to slow the process down. Maybe the suggestions don't work, but at least you'll believe you're doing something.
Jerry
Rating: - Great buy!
This is such a great book that my husband is giving it out as gift's to good friends. Who doesn't want to stay young? Read this and you will get some great tips to help you do so!
Rating: - Great Health Book
While this book is titled YOU Staying Young, it's not about trying to keep your youth. It's about making your life the best it can be at the stage of life you are in. It is about not only aging gracefully, but aging SMART! The authors make an excellent point as they explain that staying young encompasses your emotions and mental health as well as your exercise habits, eating habits, personal hygiene, and genes, among other things.
This book was easy to read and full of great information about maintaining quality of life at any age. It is an excellent read as well as a great resource.
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