Physical TheraPT

May 2021

In "Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don’t Have To", Dr. David Sinclair and Matthew D. LaPlante open the door to a fascinating idea: aging might not be as fixed or inevitable as we once thought. With a mix of cutting-edge science and approachable storytelling, they explore how our bodies age, why it happens, and what we can do to slow the process down—or even turn parts of it around! It’s a hopeful, eye-opening look at the future of health and longevity.

For those working in healthcare, sports medicine and performance, this book offers fresh insight into how daily choices—like movement, nutrition, and recovery—can play a powerful role at the cellular level. Sinclair connects big-picture science with practical habits that support long-term vitality, giving individuals a new perspective on how to help patients and athletes thrive as they age.

"Lifespan" isn’t just about living longer—it’s about living better. With warmth and optimism, it invites readers to imagine what’s possible when we start viewing aging not as fate, but as something we can influence with knowledge, care, and the right tools.