Dr. Becca Levy, the leading authority on how beliefs about aging influence aging health, is Professor of Epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health and Professor of Psychology at Yale University. Her pathfinding studies have changed the way we think about aging and have received awards from the American Psychological Association, the Gerontological Society of America, and the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics. Dr. Levy has given invited testimony before the US Senate on the adverse effects of ageism and has contributed to US Supreme Court briefs to fight age-discrimination. She serves as a scientific advisor to the World Health Organization's Campaign to Combat Ageism.
"This book will shatter some of your basic assumptions about
aging--and how we can lead longer, healthier, and happier lives.
Becca Levy is the world's foremost expert on the psychology of
aging, and she shares rigorous, remarkable evidence that one of the
best ways to stay mentally and physically fit is to rethink your
stereotypes about what it means to be an older person."
-- Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling
author"Breaking the Age Code is a revolutionary
paradigm shift in how we think about aging. Dr. Becca Levy has
pioneered a new field of research that reveals how our mindset and
beliefs shape our behaviors, our ability to heal, and our lifespan,
in invisible but powerful ways. Through cutting edge science, and
memorable stories, she shares a new view of aging that will change
how we age. Fascinating, inspiring, and moving, this book holds one
of the precious keys to a healthy ageing society."
-- Elissa Epel, PhD, University of California Professor and
New York Times bestselling author
"Before
reading this book, I knew that Becca was a pioneering scientist at
Yale, I now know that she is a world-class writer, story-teller,
and humanist. Her book is exciting, relevant, and holds the
potential to exert powerful global influence on how we age. This is
an extremely profound and timely message that needs to be
heard."
-- Sharon Inouye, MD, MPH, Harvard Medical School
Professor"Becca Levy is already recognized as one of the
world's most respected experts on aging and longevity. Her thought
leadership and pioneering research will change many more hearts and
minds. Levy's book is a must read--an urgent and uplifting call to
action and roadmap for a future of longer, healthier, and better
lives."
-- Paul Irving, Chair of the Center for the Future of
Aging
"In this ground-breaking book, filled with
stunning scientific insights, captivating stories and easy-to-use
tools, Dr. Levy offers a new way to approach aging and longevity
that can benefit readers of any age."
-- James C. Appleby, CEO, The Gerontological Society of
America
"Levy has produced a manifesto to inspire us
to fight against the scourge of ageism and its negative effects on
older adults, and our society. The book is a call to action and
provides practical and proven methods to help older adults develop
more positive views of their lives, and to inspire all of us to
stand up against ageism in our personal life, workplace, and social
media. This book will be remembered as a turning point in the fight
against ageism."
-- William E. Haley, PhD, Chair, Committee on Aging,
American Psychological Association
"This exciting new
book gives all of us who are aging an opportunity to find ways to
positively influence our destiny. Readers can use insights from
this book to increase opportunities to shape a better and longer
life. The eternal legacy of Maggie Kuhn, the founder of Gray
Panthers and one of the most important and effective activists of
the 20th century is richly demonstrated in this
book."
-- Jack Kupferman, President, Gray Panthers
"Becca Levy has done a masterful job of describing the importance
of aging beliefs on health and wellbeing at both the individual and
societal level. Perhaps most importantly, this book provides
practical suggestions on how to maximize the power of positive age
beliefs, which can translate into tangible health benefits. An
essential read for anyone interested in how we age and how each of
us can benefit from adopting positive age beliefs in everyday
life."
-- Cary Reid, MD, Irving Sherwood Wright Professor of
Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical Center
"At last,
Professor Becca Levy shows how we can harness the power of the mind
to live a longer and more fulfilling life. She brings a unique
perspective about a question we are all concerned with: What
happens as we age and get older? She brilliantly shows how we can
successfully age. The book offers great insights and it is a must
read!"
-- Dr. Itiel Dror, Senior Neurocognitive Researcher,
University College London
"Ageism robs us of optimism
for the longer lives we have created, and it disables the future of
the young and the old. Becca Levy shows us how this happens, and
how we solve it. We need to collectively follow her prescriptions.
When we do so, we will create the potential of longer lives that
young people can look forward to and older people can live their
fullest in."
-- Linda P. Fried, M.D., M.P.H. Dean, Columbia University
Mailman School of Public Health"Dr. Levy is a pioneering
psychologist and gerontologist Her wonderful book will inspire us
with its solid scientific discoveries and practical advice for
longevity. I believe Breaking the Age Code will greatly
benefit the public!"
-- Xin Zhang, PhD, Associate Professor, Peking
University"According to this upcoming book from Yale
epidemiology and psychology professor, your mere beliefs about
aging can add or steal up to eight years of your life. Everybody
wants to know how to live longer and more joyfully, and this guide
uses insights to help you enhance your odds of doing just that.
[Read] this book if you want research-backed strategies to make the
most of your time on this Pale Blue Dot." -- Men's
Journal"A Yale professor and leading expert on the
psychology of successful aging draws on her groundbreaking research
to show how age beliefs can be improved so they benefit all aspects
of the aging process." -- The Next Big Idea
ClubOld age doesn't have to suck...Breaking the Age
Code shows how 'aging can become a homecoming, a rediscovery,
a feast of life.' -- Wall Street
Journal
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