Refuse to Fall Ill

Name: Refuse to Fall Ill
ISBN: 9787535973702

大卫·阿古斯Guangdong Science and Technology Press · ChinaJan 2020

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Word count: 55K words
Chapters: 88
ISBN: 9787535973702

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Summary

A world-leading cancer doctor teaches you the true science of healthy living. In an era where 7 out of every 10 deaths are caused by chronic disease, the key to healthy living lies in mastering scientific methods to prevent and curb disease. Grounded in trustworthy, up-to-date medical science, this book presents 65 rules for health and longevity that anyone can easily practice, including 52 simple and effective health methods and 13 harmful misconceptions about health. It teaches scientific, practical eating and wellness habits, and offers 17 ready-to-use health plans for people aged 20 to 70, helping you fend off disease and bringing more people closer to a life free of illness.

Editor's review

The End of Illness is not a conventional wellness guide. It is a disruptive cognitive framework for health management proposed by Dr. David Agus, a renowned oncologist and professor at the University of Southern California, based on cutting-edge medical research. The book's core argument is that true health is not the pursuit of never getting sick, but the construction of a strong, stable "internal defense system." Rather than listing specific diets or exercise routines, Dr. Agus draws on molecular biology and systems medicine to explain why our bodies get sick and how many of our everyday "healthy habits" may inadvertently disrupt our body's finely tuned physiological balance. He particularly emphasizes the importance of "individualization," noting that there is no one-size-fits-all health rule—each person's genes, environment, and microbiome are unique. The book's value lies in helping readers escape the fragmented-health-information trap of treating symptoms rather than causes, and instead build a holistic, dynamic view of health. What you gain from this book is not a to-do list but a way of thinking about your body's complex physiological systems, enabling you to make wiser, personalized decisions for your long-term health.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers focused on long-term health management who want to build a systematic understanding of health
Rational thinkers confused by conventional wellness advice who want to understand the science behind it
People with a family history of disease or risk of chronic illness who want to take scientifically grounded preventive measures
General readers interested in cutting-edge concepts such as precision medicine and individualized care

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking quick-fix remedies or a specific "results in one week" how-to manual
Readers who are impatient with or intimidated by in-depth discussion involving biology and medical terminology

Reading tips

Read the first few chapters first to understand the author's overall philosophy of health before delving into the detailed chapters
Reflect on your own habits and health concerns as you read, but don't rush to match yourself to every point or make drastic changes
Some views may run counter to conventional wisdom; keep an open mind and treat them as a scientific supplement rather than the only truth

About the publisher

Guangdong Science and Technology Press China · Founded in 1978

Guangdong Science and Technology Press is a science and technology publisher with medicine and popular science as important areas. Judging from the 550 titles in the database, its publishing covers popular science, social culture, biography and medicine. It offers classic works of popular science and scientific humanism such as From One to Infinity, Relativity and My Worldview, as well as regional taxonomic monographs like the various volumes of the Nanling Insect Fauna, and clinical medical titles such as the Multidisciplinary Consultation on Difficult Lung Cancer Cases from the Chinese Chest Tumor Conference. The two volumes of the Color Atlas of Chinese Folk Medicinal Herbs reflect its work in organizing traditional medicine and local knowledge. Authors and translators such as George Gamow and Einstein, together with entomologists such as Yang Xingke and Yang Ding, support its characteristic balance of popular science and specialized publishing. Public information is limited; the above is summarized only from the titles in the database.

版权信息
序言预防的力量
第一部分生活中就做得到的健康指南
长寿法则1 听、观察、感受自己的身体，并记下每一项特征
长寿法则2 善用科技小工具监测自己的身体状态
长寿法则3 以规律的作息让身体减压
长寿法则4 备份个人医疗数据，以备不时之需
长寿法则5 吃“真”食物和当季蔬果，远离化学添加物
长寿法则6 借聊天学习如何选购最新鲜的食材
长寿法则7 利用空间打造健康菜圃
长寿法则8 为自己定下一套可行的饮食原则
长寿法则9 建立一套缓解工作压力的方法
长寿法则10 每天一杯红酒降低心脏病风险
长寿法则11 养成良好的卫生习惯远离病原菌
长寿法则12 找个“同居”的人互相照应
长寿法则13 健康的体重能让你远离慢性病
长寿法则14 接种流感疫苗，降低患病风险
长寿法则15 深入了解自己的身体状况
长寿法则16 不要让久坐加速老化现象
长寿法则17 高强度运动使你的大脑更灵活
长寿法则18 合理摄取咖啡因才能促进健康
长寿法则19 了解家族病史，预防可能发生的疾病
长寿法则20 从DNA检测了解疾病风险
长寿法则21 正视他汀类药物对健康的影响
长寿法则22 低剂量阿司匹林对心脑血管疾病的帮助
长寿法则23 定期筛检并接种疫苗
长寿法则24 阶段性的养生攻略
长寿法则25 尽量以正常作息取代床上静养
长寿法则26 如何与自身的慢性疾病和谐相处
长寿法则27 积极配合医生工作，提供详细的病情信息
长寿法则28 强化核心肌群，让自己拥有健康体态
长寿法则29 微笑让你更加快乐
长寿法则30 在不同的年龄段，尝试追求不同的爱好
长寿法则31 以积极乐观的态度看待疾病
长寿法则32 踏出舒适圈并勇于尝试新事物
长寿法则33 如何爱护自己的双眼和耳朵
长寿法则34 不可忽视牙齿和双脚的保健
长寿法则35 学会心肺复苏术以备不时之需
长寿法则36 准备紧急救命包预防意外发生
长寿法则37 常吃冷水鱼吸收优质蛋白质
长寿法则38 食用不同颜色的蔬果预防慢性病
长寿法则39 向孩子传递正确的健康观念
长寿法则40 让“强迫症”维持你的健康习惯
长寿法则41 让早餐启动全身的代谢
长寿法则42 用“微笑”处方改善身心健康
长寿法则43 治疗疾病时也要注意其他方面的身体状况
长寿法则44 伸展身体维持基本的灵活度
长寿法则45 为自己拟定长远的健康计划
长寿法则46 寻求协助才能克服更多困难
长寿法则47 在养育孩子的过程中提升健康状况
长寿法则48 遵守医嘱才能有效保持健康状态
长寿法则49 借养狗保持适当的活动量
长寿法则50 拟定医疗预嘱的必要性
长寿法则51 了解基本的医学词汇，掌握健康信息
长寿法则52 写下自己对健康的定义
第二部分生活中应该避开的健康杀手
长寿法则53 避免摄入有害健康的食品添加剂
长寿法则54 避免服用虚假的保健药物
长寿法则55 避免高风险的行为和运动
长寿法则56 避免接触机场的全身扫描仪
长寿法则57 注意防晒，避免晒伤造成发炎
长寿法则58 避免失眠造成的健康隐忧
长寿法则59 避免引发过度发炎反应的陋习
长寿法则60 避免饮用缺乏营养价值的蔬果汁
长寿法则61 避免食用过多红肉或加工肉品
长寿法则62 避免服用无益的维生素和补品
长寿法则63 避免让自己一直处于工作或学习的紧张环境中
长寿法则64 避免吸烟对肺脏造成的伤害
长寿法则65 避免独享你的个人医疗信息
第三部分良心医生的叮嘱与保健清单
各年龄阶段应该注意的生理信息检查表
获得健康的“养生懒人包”
减少生病风险的十大行动
帮助孩子树立健康观念的十件事
美国的十大死因清单
全球十大死因一览表
热门减肥法的迷思与真相
反式脂肪含量高的十大食品
含糖量高的十大食品
名列前茅的高血糖指数食品
富含OMEGA-3的前十一大鱼种
受汞污染的十大鱼种
最有用的十大健康医疗网站
最容易造成食物中毒的五大食物
到急诊室就诊的十大原因
天冷必做的十件事情
走路的十大好处
致谢

FAQ

How is this book different from ordinary health and wellness books?

This book does not offer specific diets or exercise plans. Instead, it explains the underlying logic of human health and individual differences from the perspectives of molecular biology and systems theory, focusing on cultivating the reader's health-thinking framework rather than giving uniform behavioral instructions.

Are the book's views solidly grounded in science?

The author, David Agus, is an authoritative oncology professor and researcher, and the book's views are largely based on his clinical practice and cutting-edge medical research. But medicine is an evolving science; readers can treat the book's ideas as an important reference for the current stage, not as final conclusions.

Is this book suitable for ordinary readers with little medical background?

The author has tried to use plain language, but the book inevitably involves some biological and medical concepts. As long as you have basic curiosity and patience, ordinary readers can fully grasp its core ideas and be inspired.

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大卫·阿古斯 Author

David Agus is an author whose writing focuses on medicine and health, with two of his works currently included in our catalog. Public information about him is limited, and details such as his nationality, dates of birth and death, and English name have not yet been confirmed. Judging from the available works, his writing centers on new medical technologies and disease prevention: Everyone Needs to Know About New Medical Technologies introduces general readers to recent advances in modern medicine, while Refusing to Get Sick emphasizes health management and disease-prevention ideas. Both books fall under medicine and health and aim for accessible language, translating professional content into knowledge that general readers can understand. They are suitable for readers interested in their own health and in medical developments. Overall, Agus's Chinese-language works reflect a writing orientation toward popularizing medical knowledge for the public and emphasizing prevention and health management.