[This Week's Books] 'Disease Liberation' and More

Freedom from Disease

The author is a longevity medical authority who earned a Ph.D. from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed a general surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He has summarized 25 years of research achievements on longevity, nutrition, metabolism, heart disease, cancer, dementia, and aging from Stanford Medical School to the present. The author states that although human lifespan has increased, there has been little progress in solving the four major chronic diseases: heart disease, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases (dementia, Alzheimer's), and type 2 diabetes, and explains how to live a long and healthy life. (Written by Peter Attia and Bill Gifford / Translated by Lee Han-eum / Bookie)

The Secret to Slowly Aging Memory

The author, a dementia specialist, argues that the speed at which the brain ages can be sufficiently controlled depending on how well we manage our bodies. He summarizes behavioral guidelines for healthy brain management needed by those who worry about rapid memory and cognitive decline after their forties. He introduces seven habits to become a superager, including diet, sleep, and brain-stimulating exercises for brain health. Superagers are people who have brains 20 to 30 years younger than their peers. (Written by Kim Hee-jin / Angle Books)

It's Not Your Fault

This book deeply analyzes the psychological relationship between perpetrators and victims hidden within dating violence and uncovers the psychology of dating violence. The author is a clinical psychologist and an expert in dating violence counseling. Based on over 20 years of counseling numerous people, the book examines how perpetrators satisfy their desires and needs and why victims cannot escape from twisted relationships that destroy themselves. It also provides concrete methods for victims to overcome trauma, protect their lives, and build resilience. (Written by Kim Do-yeon / Moonye Publishing)

Jotting Down to Myself

Written by Moon Seong-hwan, CEO of SH Sports Agency. Moon was a soccer player and now works as a sports culture planner while running SH Sports Agency. He published his first essay "Jjokeojida" in January and released his second essay "Naege Jjokeojida" three months later. The book contains small emotions and thoughts felt in daily life. It conveys a message to comfort each other and not lose hope when life is exhausting. (Written by Moon Seong-hwan / Chaek Yeojeong)