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Two-thirds of the American population are overweight or obese and suffering from chronic diseases directly related to our lifestyle choices. We live in a healthcare system that goes for quick fixes and medications instead of long-term solutions to solve problems. With all the information out there on fad diets and pills to quickly get to your goal of losing weight, we have realized that your health and wellness doesn’t come with an owner's manual. No matter how different our genes or life experiences may be, or how differently our plastic brains are wired by our experience, we have to ...

This book celebrates the joy and fulfillment that can be found in maintaining an active lifestyle as you age. It offers valuable insights and practical advice on how to stay fit and healthy after reaching the age of sixty. Dr. Torres, himself a 60-something marathon runner, emphasizes the benefits of regular exercise and its positive impact on physical and mental well-being. This book guides the creation of a sustainable fitness routine tailored to older adults' needs. The book stands out for its sincerity and genuine nature. Dr. Torres wholeheartedly aims to help others make the most of ...

Dr. Torres grew up part of a strict Roman Catholic family family in 1960’s Spain. As was typical at the time, family dysfunction was papered over with heavy denial. On the outside, his family exuded a radical normalcy, hinting even at success.. Underneath, lurked a complicated tapestry of accumulated eccentricities and shared fear. As a child, Dr. Torres internalized his mother’s anxieties and insecurities By the age of seven, he became a chronic worrier. From a young age, this intense and sustained worry led to the onset of his own anxiety disorder. His condition progressively ...

In over 30 years as a physician, Dr. Francisco Torres has seen the face of medicine change. He has authored books exploring the connection between genetics, lifestyle, and wellness and a memoir covering his colorful family background and his struggle with anxiety and body image issues. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Torres’ essays about the art and science of medicine have been a regular feature on the medical websites KevinMD and Doximity. Now, he presents all of these essays in one collection documenting his reflections as an experienced physician practicing medicine through COVID-19,...

In this updated 2023 edition, Dr. Torres shares findings from the last eight years of clinical studies revealing which diets really help you to live longest, and why. You’ll learn exactly which foods cause weight gain and why, whether the keto diet will lengthen or shorten your lifespan (hint: it depends on which low-carb foods you choose), and the science behind why some carbs, fats, and proteins will help you live longer and stay lean while other foods will do the opposite. Dr. Torres’ eating plan goes above and beyond the usual advice for eating healthy to provide specific recipes ...