The Book of Animal Secrets: Interview with Drs. David Agus & Redonda Miller

Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations Lifelong Learning and Alumni in Medicine & Healthcare Services 

Join us for an engaging conversation and Q&A with New York Times bestselling author, visionary physician and biomedical researcher Dr. David B. Agus and Dr. Redonda Miller, JHUSOM '92, BUS '04, President of Johns Hopkins Hospital as they explore the ways that we can harness the wonders of the animal kingdom in our own, very human lives. The Book of Animal Secrets is an ingenious guide to what our fellow animals can teach us about living longer, healthier, happier lives. 

Mother nature has a lot to teach us, if only we open our eyes. Pigeons and dolphins offer creative strategies for preserving our memories and warding off dementia, while squirrels and pigs harbor secrets for managing chronic pain. Rhinoceroses demonstrate the subtle power of our environments—and how to exercise better—while chimps have surprising parenting tips, not to mention great diet advice. Studying elephants has unlocked insights into preventing cancer, and we can look to giraffes for solutions to cardiovascular issues. Ants reveal the unusual benefits of collaboration and altruism, dogs are masterful mentors in living the good life, prairie voles hold clues to connection, and hitchhikers from our evolutionary past may bring us to the edge of immortality.

NOTE: This event is a fully virtual experience.

You can purchase "The Book of Animal Secrets" at Amazon and other major retailers. 

Reviews

“This riveting ride through the animal kingdom will entertain you and provide unique insights for your health. Dr. David Agus brilliantly describes the lessons all around us, if we just take the time to pay attention: from rhinos who may well teach us how to exercise to pigeons who can help preserve our memory.”
—Sanjay Gupta, MD, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent and New York Times bestselling author of Keep Sharp

“The book gives us something we can all be optimistic about—the remarkable extent to which our well-being is in our hands, and how even the smallest lifestyle changes can have a huge impact on our health and quality of life.”
—Arianna Huffington, CEO of Thrive Global

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