Walter M. Bortz II, M.D. – Longevity & Robust Aging Expert

Longevity & Healthy Aging Expert

How old would you be if you did not know how old you were?
Almost everything we have been taught about growing older has been wrong. Frailty, heart disease, loss of an active sex life, and memory loss, are just a few problems typically associated with aging. All of these symptoms have less to do with chronology than with lack of conditioning. You can have a long, healthy life.

The good news is that you can gain vitality even in advanced ages. My research has provien this over and over again, as I have reported in my articles and boooks. I invite you to DARE to be 100 and beyond! Check out out my DARE to you, browse the articles in the Longevity Library, read the Robust-Aging Q & A of many of the most-asked questions about aging, longevity, and living a long, robust life.

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About Dr. Bortz...
Walter M. Bortz II, M.D., is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and a graduate of Williams College and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Recognized as one of America's most distinguished scientific experts on aging and longevity. Dr. Walter Bortz's research has focused on the importance of physical exercise in the promotion of robust aging. More »

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Mental: Dr. Bortz has completed the research for his second book in 2 years and his sixth book overall. He is now completing the semi-final manuscript before publication.

Books and Media: Bortz Shop
Buy Dr. Bortz's books on living longer at the Store, including Living Longer for Dummies, Dare to Be 100,and Diabetes Danger.

• Living Longer for Dummies
• Dare to be 100
• We Live Too Short...
• Diabetes Danger
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Coming soon: "Next Medicine", Dr. Bortz' new book, will be published in March 2009.

NEWS :::

Winter 2009: From Active Over 50 Magazine - Cover story profile on Dr. Bortz: read pdf »

4/8/09: Oxford U. Press announces Dr. Bortz' new book, Next Medicine.

11/2/08: Dr. Bortz completed the 2008 ING New York City Marathon.

9/19/08: View our new video page, featuring selected videos of Dr. Bortz.

9/8/08: USA Today mentions Dr. Bortz in "Time to set upper age limit for presidents".

Read Dr. Bortz' statement on age and the presidency here.

8/11/08: Dr. Bortz discusses long-term benefits of health from running on ABC News. Watch »