Beca Levy concludes that “negative thoughts about aging that you pick up from society can undermine your health and have destructive consequences.” 1 The study found that these perceptions had more impact on longevity than did blood pressure, cholesterol levels, smoking, or exercise. Robbins cites a study in which researcher Dr. In contrast to our culture’s obsession with youth and distaste for age, he describes those cultures which revere long life, respect the elderly, and collectively look forward to the rewards of the later years. ![]() ![]() Robbins describes how our beliefs about aging help form our own experience in our later years. ![]() The importance of exercise and a spiritual connection with others is also presented, the latter in a refreshing and thought-provoking manner that far outshines the rest of the book. Colin Campbell’s book The China Study, attempting to correlate its claims with his own conclusions. He presents his views on why these people lead long and active lives, with great emphasis on his belief that vegetarianism promotes health and longevity. ![]() John Robbins begins his new book on human longevity with a review of research on several cultures known for their centenarians. Healthy at 100: The Scientifically Proven Secrets of the World’s Healthiest and Most Long-Lived Peoples
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