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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The End of Illness comes an ingenious guide to what our fellow animals can teach us about living longer, healthier, happier lives.Mother nature has a lot to teach us, if only we open our eyes. Pigeons and dolphins offer creative strategies for preserving our memories and warding off dementia, while squirrels and pigs harbor secrets for managing chronic pain. Rhinoceroses demonstrate the subtle power of our environments--and how to exercise better--while chimps have surprising parenting tips, not to mention great diet advice. Studying elephants has unlocked insights into preventing cancer, and we can look to giraffes for solutions to cardiovascular issues. Ants reveal the unusual benefits of collaboration and altruism, dogs are masterful mentors in living the good life, prairie voles hold clues to connection, and hitchhikers from our evolutionary past may bring us to the edge of immortality. In The Book of Animal Secrets, visionary physician and biomedical researcher David B. Agus, MD, explores all these ways--and more--that we can harness the wonders of the animal kingdom in our own, very human lives. Filled with lively storytelling and astonishing practical takeaways, this revelatory guide will have you rethinking what's possible for your health and wellbeing--now and for years to come.

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"""Absolutely fascinating! You'll learn why playing with a dog--or spending time in nature--is so beneficial to our health...and having an animal or two in our lives can lead to a healthier, happier, and longer life. These secrets are good medicine for the planet as well as its inhabitants."" -- ""Jane Goodall, activist and New York Times bestselling author"" ""Agus supports his claims with research findings, and, at the end of each chapter, he includes a 'Creature Cheat Sheet' about ways we can incorporate the discussed adaptations and techniques into our own lives. Illuminating, practical strategies for living a healthy, productive life."" -- ""Kirkus Reviews"" ""This fun volume...will enrich readers' 'appreciation for the nonhuman world around us.'"" -- ""Publishers Weekly"" ""This riveting ride through the animal kingdom will entertain you and provide unique insights for your health."" -- ""Sanjay Gupta, New York Times bestselling author"""

""Absolutely fascinating! You'll learn why playing with a dog--or spending time in nature--is so beneficial to our health...and having an animal or two in our lives can lead to a healthier, happier, and longer life. These secrets are good medicine for the planet as well as its inhabitants."" -- ""Jane Goodall, activist and New York Times bestselling author"" ""Agus supports his claims with research findings, and, at the end of each chapter, he includes a 'Creature Cheat Sheet' about ways we can incorporate the discussed adaptations and techniques into our own lives. Illuminating, practical strategies for living a healthy, productive life."" -- ""Kirkus Reviews"" ""This fun volume...will enrich readers' 'appreciation for the nonhuman world around us.'"" -- ""Publishers Weekly"" ""This riveting ride through the animal kingdom will entertain you and provide unique insights for your health."" -- ""Sanjay Gupta, New York Times bestselling author""

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David B. Agus, MD, is the author of the international sensations The End of Illness, A Short Guide to a Long Life, and The Lucky Years. A professor of medicine and engineering at the University of Southern California, he is the founding Director and CEO of the Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine and a contributor to CBS News. He lives in Santa Monica, California. David B. Agus, MD, is the author of the international sensations The End of Illness, A Short Guide to a Long Life, and The Lucky Years. A professor of medicine and engineering at the University of Southern California, he is the founding Director and CEO of the Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine and a contributor to CBS News. He lives in Santa Monica, California. David B. Agus, MD, is the author of the international sensations The End of Illness, A Short Guide to a Long Life, and The Lucky Years. A professor of medicine and engineering at the University of Southern California, he is the founding Director and CEO of the Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine and a contributor to CBS News. He lives in Santa Monica, California. Jonathan Todd Ross is a writer and an Earphones and Audie Award-winning voice actor. He has lent his voice to numerous anime television shows, including Yu-Gi-Oh! and Sonic X.

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