Most of us want to live a long, healthy life, but how do we do that? Drawing upon lessons from his own life, Mayo Clinic cardiologist Stephen Kopecky offers a holistic, evidence-based approach to preventing common diseases and chronic illnesses and living a longer life of pleasure and purpose.

What kills us --How do we get from healthy to diseased? -- A longer life in good health -- Slow change is permanent change -- Messages for millennials -- For baby boomers -- Boosting the immune system -- Step 1 : Food that fuels -- Step 2 : Be active and fit -- Step 3 : Prioritize sleep -- Step 4 : Get a handle on stress -- Step 5 : Avoid smoking and other pollutants -- Step 6 : Be thoughtful about alcohol -- The (un)importance of weight.