Lifespan by David Sinclair & Matthew LaPlante

Lifespan: Why We Age—And Why We Don't Have To by David A. Sinclair & Matthew D. LaPlante

New York Times Bestseller • From one of Time’s most influential people and a leading Harvard Medical School scientist

Lifespan is a bold and revolutionary work that challenges everything we think we know about aging. Harvard professor and renowned genetics researcher Dr. David Sinclair presents a new paradigm: aging is a disease—and it’s treatable.

“Brilliant and enthralling.”
—The Wall Street Journal

Through cutting-edge research and captivating storytelling, Sinclair reveals the science of activating our “vitality genes”—genetic circuits that control aging—and how practical interventions like intermittent fasting, cold exposure, and plant-based eating can slow or even reverse the aging process.

With insights from his own laboratory, Sinclair introduces readers to breakthroughs in genetic reprogramming and explores the astonishing possibility that we may not only feel younger in the future—but actually be younger.

Key topics:

• The biology of aging and how it’s being disrupted
• Simple daily habits to extend healthspan
• Technologies on the horizon that could transform human longevity

Lifespan is part visionary science, part actionable health guide, and part rallying cry for a future in which aging no longer defines how long—and how well—we live.

Perfect for: Science enthusiasts, biohackers, and readers curious about longevity, genetics, and the future of health.