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The Lazarus Strategy: How to Age Well and Wisely
We are all living longer. The World Health Organisation predicts that by 2050 there will be two billion people over 60 with 434 million of those over 80 years of age. But there's a the quality of those extra years of life is shockingly poor. Many of us will find ourselves living with diseases and dependent on non-curative drugs and health carers as a result. We are not ageing well nor wisely.Dr Norman Lazarus, 84, is an exception. He is an expert on the physiology of healthy human ageing and living proof that our later years can be lived well. Even now, in his eighties, he leads an active and medication-free lifestyle, regularly walking and cycling long distances. Dr Lazarus has now written a remarkable book, with the aim of helping others to stay well for longer.The Lazarus Strategy is a part how-to and part manifesto on the art of healthy ageing to guide readers along the path to a more active, productive, independent future and a medication-free life. Norman will show us that our lifestyle choices now will determine how we will age through our golden years and how fast - in the future. The three main factors crucial to keeping healthy are physical activity, food and the mind. Norman explains how each of these affect ageing and how we need to make changes to these areas of our life from the age of 50 and beyond.
105 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 13, 2020
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August 16, 2020
An excellent book for those who haven’t read much on this subject. I didn’t find anything new but certainly advice is spot on and for those looking for a way forward in health this book might serve them well. Easy read.
November 30, 2020
My feeling is that the people who read this book, don't need to read it, and the people who need to read it won't. I thought that it was a well written, evidence-based book that is easy to read and proposes a philosophy that matches my own experiences. Did I learn anything from it? Probably not, as I already try to focus on my health and well-being. If you are over 50 and overweight, take the first step and get yourself this book.
August 18, 2020
Takes 200 pages to say what could be said in less than 10. Very disappointing and repetitive, and somewhat self-congratulatory.
August 24, 2020
No action
I read this whole book, and there was not a single car chase, bombing or gunfight. Lazarus is not the fictional Lazarus from the bible whom the Jesus character brings back to life. In fact, no one even dies on this book, except some woman’s husband in the end, and that was from an undisclosed cause. It is called The Lazarus Strategy because Lazarus is the author’s name. Do not be fooled - this is not a spy/action/thriller novel.
I read this whole book, and there was not a single car chase, bombing or gunfight. Lazarus is not the fictional Lazarus from the bible whom the Jesus character brings back to life. In fact, no one even dies on this book, except some woman’s husband in the end, and that was from an undisclosed cause. It is called The Lazarus Strategy because Lazarus is the author’s name. Do not be fooled - this is not a spy/action/thriller novel.
January 28, 2021
Such an excellent informative book.
I've seen other reviews stating that it was a waste of money, summing up the advice as 'eat less, move more', but this neglects the presented evidence that makes the advice credible, nor does it show an appreciation for the effort taken to make the scientific data collated into a book worth reading.
If you are middle aged, this is the book that will guide you towards making the best of the, hopefully, many years that you have left.
I've seen other reviews stating that it was a waste of money, summing up the advice as 'eat less, move more', but this neglects the presented evidence that makes the advice credible, nor does it show an appreciation for the effort taken to make the scientific data collated into a book worth reading.
If you are middle aged, this is the book that will guide you towards making the best of the, hopefully, many years that you have left.
September 18, 2020
Refreshing
A great way of looking at the relationship between our body, our brain and the fuel for both. Practical, easy and full of wisdom through the lens of an ageing man wanting to leave us with the gift of an illness free, independent life.
A great way of looking at the relationship between our body, our brain and the fuel for both. Practical, easy and full of wisdom through the lens of an ageing man wanting to leave us with the gift of an illness free, independent life.
June 2, 2024
I love Dr Norman Lazarus's view of life..he has such joie de vivre! He is about 85 in 2020 when this book was published; still bikes, hikes and walks with his wife regularly...how cool is that?.I find even walking to my car with my groceries challenging at times !
Dr Lazarus advocates that we should re-think of " not ill but not healthy". It does not factor in things you need to focus on as you age and your body functions naturally start to decline. Old age is not an illness but we must take care to be healthy, even if we are old !
I love how he explained indepth abt the healthy ageing trinity - 1. Physical activity (he sees red as its natural color) - 2. Food choices (Green) and 3. A healthy, active mind (White) which understands your body function and then makes a commitment to change some behaviours in yr life.
A very easy, entertaining and informative (sometimes just so funny heheh) look at your aging body. Its not a book of diet plan nor an exercise plan, but a realistic look at the process of getting old. And yes..i made it to 60 revolutions around the Sun...hope reading this will mean I get another 30 !
My first action after this ? Create a food diary....and giveaway some biscuits hanging around in my pantry :D
Dr Lazarus advocates that we should re-think of " not ill but not healthy". It does not factor in things you need to focus on as you age and your body functions naturally start to decline. Old age is not an illness but we must take care to be healthy, even if we are old !
I love how he explained indepth abt the healthy ageing trinity - 1. Physical activity (he sees red as its natural color) - 2. Food choices (Green) and 3. A healthy, active mind (White) which understands your body function and then makes a commitment to change some behaviours in yr life.
A very easy, entertaining and informative (sometimes just so funny heheh) look at your aging body. Its not a book of diet plan nor an exercise plan, but a realistic look at the process of getting old. And yes..i made it to 60 revolutions around the Sun...hope reading this will mean I get another 30 !
My first action after this ? Create a food diary....and giveaway some biscuits hanging around in my pantry :D
August 14, 2022
Recommended by a friend I enjoyed this relatively short book written by 84 year old Dr Lazarus who has realised aged 55 that he was out of shape - ‘not ill, but not well’. He talks about how increasing your VO2 Max can help prevent the onset of some of the nasty diseases which are more likely to strike in your 50s. His main point is about the balance of mind (to master first - deciding to take action and planning), food (cut the snacking and eat unprocessed foods) and exercise (aerobic and strength). I found his book motivating, mostly because he took action ok his 50s… it’s never too late!
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January 2, 2022
We all know the importance of exercise for health. But what I didn’t realise until I read this book is the importance of pushing yourself gradually, not repeating what you’re doing forever but increase the intensity. So in that sense I learned something new. I also realised that no matter how much you exercise, you have to watch what you eat in order to lose weight. It’s just simple math. That was also an important lesson. It’s not a long book it’s not revolutionary but very convincing.
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February 25, 2021
No life's secrets revealed. if you eat healthy and exercise, you will remain the best you can be as you age. Who would have thought! It is highly repetitive, although some interesting social observations and ways of thinking. The Nike theme of "just do it" sidesteps the real issue of achieving lifelong lifestyle changes. Oh well, good for him!
August 23, 2020
EXCELLENT READ!
Practical, common sense strategies that demonstrate it’s really not particularly difficult to lead a long, healthy life! One just needs to do it!
Practical, common sense strategies that demonstrate it’s really not particularly difficult to lead a long, healthy life! One just needs to do it!
October 23, 2020
Sage advice on how to live a healthy life into old age.
March 2, 2021
Fence sitters need to read this book
Practical advice on what to address within your life to enable you to live your best life as you age.
Practical advice on what to address within your life to enable you to live your best life as you age.
June 19, 2021
Positive Ageing
Interesting perspective on current research that gives practical steps to increase your healthy lifespan. Pragmatic and humorous. ‘Ageing is not a disease’.
Interesting perspective on current research that gives practical steps to increase your healthy lifespan. Pragmatic and humorous. ‘Ageing is not a disease’.
August 26, 2020
Loved it! Simple to read and maybe got me at the right time of life as the ideas seemed so relevant to me.
October 4, 2020
A concise account of how to age well and wisely by getting your body and mind into balance by exercising and eating well. And eating less!
December 29, 2023
This book made me get off the couch and move!
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