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In Longevity for the Lazy, Richard Malish identifies heart disease, cancer, and accidents as the leading causes of death in America, with atherosclerosis contributing to cardiovascular diseases. While medical advancements have reduced deaths from infectious diseases, cardiovascular disease and cancer have become dominant causes. Malish discusses the importance of human physiology and energy conservation for longevity, critiquing poor diets and sedentary lifestyles. He speaks on strategies for combating heart disease and cancer, shining a light on medications like statins and early screenings. Malish argues that medications provide more effective risk reduction than lifestyle changes alone and champions a balanced approach that combines both. He introduces "medical realism" as a strategy for improving health outcomes, leaning into strong healthcare relationships, evidence-based treatments, and the role of the FDA and Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Longevity for the Lazy by Richard Malish is a guide that offers the most pragmatic and accessible approach to extending life expectancy with minimal effort, even up to the age of 100. Malish makes an extremely strong case for combining lifestyle changes with medical interventions, which, frankly, is a refreshing opinion over the slew of natural remedies flooding the market right now. Malish's writing is clear and structured, guiding readers through more complicated medical issues with ease. I love how he agrees that lifestyle improvements like diet and exercise are important, but they cannot match the risk reduction offered by medications for conditions like heart disease and cancer. Overall, Malish’s strong combination of practical advice, medical insight, and realistic recommendations makes this a supremely valuable resource for anyone seeking to live longer. Very highly recommended.