Most of us want to live a long, healthy life, but how do we do that?
Drawing upon lessons from his own life, Mayo Clinic cardiologist Stephen
Kopecky offers a holistic, evidence-based approach to preventing common
diseases and chronic illnesses and living a longer life of pleasure and
purpose.
In the past century, the leading causes of death around the world have
shifted from infectious diseases to long-term chronic illnesses. What's
killing us today isn't so much flu or tuberculosis, but heart disease
and cancer. In fact, more than 1.2 million Americans die from these two
diseases each year. Paradoxically, these chronic diseases are a
consequence of living longer than ever. But even if we're living longer,
are we living better? The overwhelming number of people now living under
the burden of chronic illness indicates otherwise.
After surviving two bouts of cancer, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, M.D set out to
discover the behaviors people can adopt to live longer lives free of
chronic illnesses and diseases. What he discovered was that the answer
lies in just six habits that require small changes to your daily life,
but reap big results long-term. From adopting better diet and exercise
habits to managing stress and sleep, these behaviors will not only
preserve your health, they can improve your quality of living and extend
your life. The secret, however, lies not just in the steps themselves
but in how you accomplish them.
This book offers in-depth insights on:
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The best foods to eat and why
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Increasing physical activity and improving fitness
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Why your sleep habits matter
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The dangers of stress and what to do about them
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The true impact of alcohol and tobacco on our bodies
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How to make changes that will last a lifetime
After 30 years of research in the field of cardiovascular disease
prevention, Dr. Kopecky is sharing what he's learned from his practice
and own personal experience about staying healthy, preventing chronic
illnesses, and living younger longer.
