This book is life changing. My first book by the author, and I definitely want to go back and read the rest. I recommend this to anyone!!

I was first introduced to Dr. Mark Hayman via listening to his podcast episode with Jay Shetty. I was moved by what he had to say about health and eating so I requested his book. I am so glad I did. This is defiantly different than most healthy lifestyle books. One thing that I love is his thoughts on it, most lifestyle books are like you have to do all of this now but he is like making small changes everyday will work. Reading his book was truly like listening to a friend who is trying to help you. Must read!!! Thank you Dr. Mark Hyman!

Thank you to Net galley and Little, Brown spark for an ARC of this book!

I really enjoyed this book (as well as several of Dr. Hyman’s other books + his podcast). I thought this had a great balance of explaining the science in a way that was easy to understand/engaging and keeping it actionable.

This book is great for someone who wants to learn to optimize their health and extend their health span (not just life span!). He explains the how and the way, plus gives checklist-esque strategies and to-dos to achieve “optimal” health. I also enjoyed how he put it all together and shared his OWN health practices as an example of how it can all be combined into a lifestyle.

Young Forever by Dr. Mark Hyman
Pub date - Feb 24, 2023

I have followed Dr. Hyman (@drmarkhyman) for a while and have read several of his previous books. Ultrametabolism and his cookbook Food: What the Heck Should I Cook? have been useful and informative to me. With thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown & Co I was fortunate to receive an advanced copy of his newest book, Young Forever.

Through decades of research and successful implementation through his medical practice, Dr. Hyman has developed a plan to extend lifespan and health span, to avoid premature death and end-of-life suffering due to preventable and reversible diseases. He deep-dives into the science of anti-aging in part 1, explains the 7 hallmarks of aging in part 2, then lays out a longevity plan in part 3.

I found this book fascinating. I will definitely buy the hard copy when it releases in a few weeks and use it as a blueprint for health and wellness. I love that he offers a whole range of treatments, from the most basic (eat a diet rich in vegetables and healthy fats and meats, exercise, get good sleep) to the most futuristic (ozone therapy and blood cycling?!) And yes, according to him, all of the cold plunges and red light therapy we’ve seen all over the socials really do provide some benefits!😜

I definitely recommend checking this out when it hits shelves in a few weeks. You’ll go down a rabbit hole of modern anti-aging theory, then hop in the car for a Whole Foods run!

Another great book filled with wonderful information from Mark Hyman! I devoured this in a day and loved this one.

Dr. Hyman is a trusted resource for taking care of your health so you can live your best life. He practices what he preaches!

I've read books by Dr Hyman and other doctors about health and diets over the years, attempting to stay abreast of the latest research. I'll admit to being rather baffled at times because everyone who writes one of these books either stands for the keto diet, the vegan diet, whole food plant based or most notably these days, the Mediterranean diet. All of these plans offer case studies that show they work to improve health. Meanwhile, there's always some report about the 100 plus year-old who has gotten to that age with breakfasts of fatty foods and daily cigarette smoking On the other hand, we have the people of the same age who never touch meat and live on fruits and vegetables. .

I can't say I really know what the answer is; however this book offers some of the latest studies into healthy living, and there are are some good take aways.. So if you are looking for more information, this is another good choice.

Right off the bat, I don't think this book is for everyone. That said, I've followed Dr. Hyman—as in reading/social media, not in practice—for many years and I appreciate his perspective. Certainly some of the methods shared for living longer aren't going to be everyone's cup of tea, and that's more than ok. I still appreciate having the information as well as the studies which back up some of his assertions. Like anything else, I think it's important to listen and learn, and then choose what's right for you. In my own practice, I cherry pick what makes sense to me and leave the rest behind. If one is looking to learn more about this lifestyle, I think Dr. Hyman is one of the best in this space.

I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this book. I don't think he provides new information that most of us don't already know. What was nice was the fact that he talked about the different lab work that can be done. Aside from that, this book was just okay. I do appreciate receiving an arc copy though!

Young Forever explores the science behind living a healthy, long life. It also provides the practical steps to take in order to incorporate it into your daily self care plan. This is an excellent, well written, well researched resource for health and wellness.

Thank you NetGalley & Little, Brown and Company for sending this book for review consideration.

Those who have read his other books knows that he expounds a diet of meats and vegetables while reducing sugar and starches (e.g., breads). You'll find that component in here but there really isn't a straightforward program to follow. He'll suggest everything from anal oxygen injections to fasting; some suggestions have scientific research to back them but I feel like a lot more were either subjective or conjectures, without true evidence supporting them. Readers would likely end up wasting a lot of time and money without really expanding their years.

Admittedly, I had a hard time with two aspects of the book. He notes the blue zones lived longer lives by eating animal products but that seems to contradict nearly every scientific research out there that says otherwise (even when animal products are at a much lower percentage to plants in meals). I don't think the author of the blue zones would agree with that assertion either. Hyman also states several times that sugar and starches are the cause of diseases like diabetes - but the research I've seen puts the cause as fats, especially trans and saturated (e.g., to give lab rats diabetes, you feed them a lot of animal products with saturated fat, not sugar or starches). So it became harder to take this book seriously when it seemed there were a lot of unfounded 'new agey' type of recommendations that didn't seem grounded in research.

Also problematic is that the author sells his own products. In that regard, this 'young forever'(TM) program relies on you buying the supplements/products in his store. I do not doubt that he believes in the efficacy of what he sells but when an author's income relies on their special products, it feels like there is too much of a conflict of interest should newly emerging research prove foundations incorrect (the author would want to stick to selling his products and not want to admit they aren't useful (or he'd lose money)). In a way, this book feels like a bit of fear mongering in order to create a ready clientele for his products.

I am glad that he recommends eating more fiber/plants since that seems to be the best way to live longer these days. But there are a LOT of odd/strange recommendations: you'll have to get a barrage of random and narrowly targeted tests, let's not even mention the injections (apparently, there are many ways to get oxygen into your body beyond just breathing). I don't feel there really is a 'program' for living longer here and that the data/research just doesn't support any clear plan an individual can take other than the usual of not smoking and eating better, move more and have a good home life. In that regard, this book may be far too soon to really be a sound way to help add years to your life. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

Excellent book with a life changing The Forever Young Program outlined. Questionnaires designed to suggest special lab tests are needed.