Super Agers

Super Agers by Eric Topol

Today, many people are living longer, but are they thriving in these years? This book looks at how we can extend our lives while also living in a way that we can enjoy life. Not surprisingly some of the best treatments are simple - exercise, healthy heating and social activities. The author goes through various conditions and always seems to come back to those same basics. There are also various drug treatments discussed. Many are quite costly. Some seem like great cures. However, there are often consequences in other areas. A lot of coverage is given to obesity and possible drug treatments there. Analyzing genes and finding appropriate ways to customize treatments and use genetic techniques are also helpful. The author is very positive towards AI. We can utilize AI and other knowledge to provide more customized treatments and screening. There are many screening techniques that do not have solid evidence behind them. There are also some that would greatly benefit to appropriate tailoring to the individual. There are many people that live comfortably in their 90s. We can likely increase that further. However, there are also concerns about equity. The rich have access to more drugs and healthy lifestyles. What about the poor?