Every month we have ask a handful of key professionals and friends in the health space to share their reading selections with us. Over the course of the year we have received contributions from doctors, research scientists, company leaders and more. The books that they have read are health best sellers old and new, life, business guides, even fiction that has had meaning for some.
What are the books that have been on our contributors' bedside tables in 2024?
We review the year's reading below and thank everyone who has contributed and shared their selections with us.
Stay Healthy,
Alastair
The Winner, The Winners, Are...
2 books rose above the rest to attain a 1st Equal position. Both are variations on the theme of healthspan and longevity. In alphabetical order - by author (click on the image to enjoy our reviews)...
Dr. Peter Attia
Outlive
Outlive, with its focus (but not exclusively) on metabolic health, has been a favourite choice and inspiration amongst a wide range of our contributors.
Dr. Michael Greger
How Not to Age
How Not to Age, provides deeper insights into the specifics of aging and longevity practices. A preferred choice amongst healthcare professionals, especially those in the field of lifestyle medicine.
The Best of the Rest
4 other books were recurringly selected by our contributors.
The microbiome and gut health featured heavily, these both ranked equally...
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Fiber Fueled
Giulia Enders
Gut
Sleep is ever a talking point in Singapore...
Matthew Walker Phd
Why We Sleep
And finally, this book on habits and taking action made an impression on many...
James Clear
Atomic Habits
What health book is open on your bedside table? What is your all time favourite health or wellbeing book, and why?
Final Thoughts
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Alastair
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Related Studies and Resources
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