Dare to Be 100: 99 Steps to a Long, Healthy Life

by Walter M. Bortz II and Walter Bortz

TAKE 99 STEPS TO 100
A bestselling expert on aging and geriatric care offers a prescription for achieving longevity and preserving the quality of life. In DARE to Be 100, Walter M. Bortz II, M.D., explains how and why we should all strive to be centenarians with his unique and practical program. Supported by his lifelong research, this program is broken down into the categories of
* Diet (Take a Coffee Break; Beware of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684800217
• ISBN13: 9780684800219
• Release Date: June 1996
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

You are in control

This wonderful book filled me with joy. It showed in a simple manner, step by step, the way that we are in control to manage our lifespan. Each page had me grinning with hope for a wonderful, activity-filled future. Definitely a motivator to take charge of my own health and life.

My Grandfather is doing his job

Dr. Walter Bortz is indeed, my Grandfather. He and my Grandmother Ruthan Bortz (I call them Bapu and Rudi) still run marathons and such, and they are both over 70. I admire them for writing these books, and this is one of Bapu's best. I suggest everyone read it.

Wise old doc tells all

Doctor Boortz was still running an annual marathon at age 65, when this book was published. If your health habits are average or somewhat better than average, Doctor Boortz's book is for you.He gives 99 steps for reaching age 100. Almost all of them are very good steps. Chances are that if you follow these steps, you will live to a great old age, unless you have an accident or unfortunate heredity.If you buy this book, be sure to supplement it with "Smart Fats: How Dietary Fats and Oils Affect Mental, Physical and Emotional Intelligence" by Michael A. Schmidt. He knows more about essential fatty acids than Dr. Boortz does. And eating the right fats and fatty acids is critical to living a long life in good health.Managing your insulin, carbohydrates and proteins is very important too, so make sure that you read one or two books by Barry Sears. He knows a great deal about essential fatty acids. Plus, he knows more about insulin, carbohydrates and proteins than Dr. Boortz. Start with Sears's "Anti-Aging Zone."

A fantastic realistic summary of what it takes to make 100.

As one who just turned 50 in 1997, this book only confirmed and summarized the correct approach and process of how one could live to be 100. I will try to put into place these techniques in my own life (those not already in place) to reach this goal. Being athletic and strong willed, I believe I will make it. An excellent book that everyone should try to follow!!!!

A great book that will change your thinking on aging!

This is a fantastic book that will show you how you can make a difference in the way you decide to age. Diet, Attitude, Renewal, and Exercise...are part of the DARE formula that you can control to have a more fulfilling life. For all of the "aging baby boommers" turning 50, life is just beginning!