Age Proof: The New Science of Living a Longer and Healthier Life by Rose Anne Kenny - Non Fiction - Paperback

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Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781788705066
Publisher: Lagom (Bonnier Books UK)

Overview
Age Proof: The New Science of Living a Longer and Healthier Life is the No. 1 international bestseller from Professor Rose Anne Kenny, a leading researcher on ageing. Drawing on 35 years at the frontline of geriatric medicine, Kenny reveals that up to 80% of how we age is within our own control. Written in an accessible style, this paperback distils cutting-edge science into practical actions for anyone who wants to feel younger, live longer and stay healthier for life.

About the Book
In Age Proof, Professor Rose Anne Kenny — founder of The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) — draws on decades of research and real-life case studies to demystify the biology of ageing. Rather than presenting ageing as inevitable decline, she shows which levers readers can pull to change their trajectory: diet, exercise, genetics, sleep, social connection, purpose, intimacy and even laughter all play a measurable role in how our cells age. Shortlisted for the 2022 Royal Society Science Book Prize, the book has been widely praised, with the Irish Times calling it a timely call to safeguard health and vitality. Kenny writes with clinical authority, yet the tone remains warm, optimistic and free of jargon. Each chapter tackles a pillar of healthy ageing, translating complex studies into clear steps readers can apply immediately — rethinking diet, building social ties, or finding renewed purpose in later life. It is a genuinely evidence-based, hope-filled guide to getting older, rather than another quick-fix anti-ageing fad.

• Science made practical: Clear explanations of ageing biology paired with realistic actions you can apply today.
• Comprehensive coverage: Diet, genetics, friendships, purpose, intimacy, exercise and laughter — every angle of healthy ageing.
• Trusted expertise: Written by Professor Rose Anne Kenny, with 35 years in ageing medicine and founder of the TILDA study.
• Award-recognised: Shortlisted for the 2022 Royal Society Science Book Prize.
• Accessible paperback: Easy to gift, share, or keep on the bedside table (ISBN 9781788705066).
• Evidence-driven: Focuses on lifestyle changes shown by research to extend healthspan, not just lifespan.

About the Author
Professor Rose Anne Kenny is an award-winning physician and researcher who has led the academic department of Medical Gerontology at Trinity College Dublin since 2006. She is the founding Principal Investigator of The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) and has published over 600 scientific papers. Admitted to the Royal Irish Academy in 2014, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award for her ageing research at the 2019 World Congress in Kuala Lumpur, and has been recognised as a Health Hero for her contribution to the field.

Why You'll Love This Book
Combining rigorous science with genuine warmth, Age Proof offers an honest, research-backed roadmap to healthier, happier later years — a thoughtful gift for parents, grandparents or anyone curious about ageing well.

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