The Big Five: Five Simple Things You Can Do to Live a Longer, Healthier Life - Hardcover

"This book could have been called 'The Lazy Person's guide to health and longevity!' The research backs up every claim made in the book. The Big Five could very well change your life for the better with very little effort." --Deepak Chopra "Sage, succinct and easy-to-follow advice on how to live healthier that could alleviate much suffering and save billions in healthcare costs!" --Vikas P. Sukhatme, MD ScD, Victor J. Aresty Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School "Living Well Made Easy! The Big Five are evidence based, easy to do, and critically important for a happy, healthy future."--Frank J. Domino, M.D., Professor of Family Medicine & Community Health, University of Massachusetts Medical School "In an engaging and fun style, Dr. Chopra brilliantly elucidates five powerful, proven, and practical prescriptions for good health and longevity. His amazing trove of credible scientific research clearly separates fact from myth. A MUST READ" -- Dr. Venkat Srinivasan, CEO, RAGE Frameworks, Inc. "Dr. Chopra has deftly distilled and spotlighted five critical ingredients for healthy living. He presents a sensible and compelling case that adding these five elements to one's daily regimen will enhance good health and promote happiness. This is a valuable handbook with a message that touches all of us. Indeed, the practices advocated could extend the life span of many." --Walter T. Rich, President, W.T. Rich Construction Managers

This is no fad study. Each of the suggestions outlined in this book has been proven by an overwhelming number of tests, trials, and studies to increase health and lifespan. There are no gimmicks, no catches, no ifs, ands, or buts. So what are the five, deceptively simple behaviours every human body needs to thrive? Drink coffee, exercise regularly, add nuts to your diet, make certain you get enough vitamin D, and meditate regularly, even if only for short intervals. Presented by a trusted expert, Five to Thrive includes easily digestible data and startling results from real studies conducted by reputable universities, involving thousands of subjects. Since there isn't a profit- driven industry supporting these products, many people aren't aware of the incredible benefits of incorporating them into their lives but these five simple behaviours can prevent common cancers, reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, stave off dementia, and increase longevity. Readers of Five to Thrive can see for themselves that, without a doubt, these five simple actions offer many more proven benefits than the latest expensive supplements, fad diets, jazzy exercise programs, and state of the art gym equipment.