Today, 2 out of every 3 deaths in the world are due to chronic diseases. Faced with such a healthcare disaster, it is time we took action. Chronic disease are neither a mere side effect of aging, nor are they inevitable: rather, our modern environment is the cause. With observations based solidly on scientific research, André Cicolella gives readers the keys to the future: yes, chronic diseases can be beaten back, so long as we are willing to rethink our habits of living, work, and consumption!