This book will shatter some of your basic assumptions about aging—and how we can lead longer, healthier, and happier lives. Becca Levy is the world’s foremost expert on the psychology of aging, and she shares rigorous, remarkable evidence that one of the best ways to stay mentally and physically fit is to rethink your stereotypes about what it means to be an older person.

– Adam Grant, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

Breaking the Age Code is a revolutionary paradigm shift in how we think about aging. Dr. Becca Levy has pioneered a new field of research that reveals how our mindset and beliefs shape our behaviors, our ability to heal, and our lifespan, in invisible but powerful ways. Through cutting edge science, and memorable stories, she shares a new view of aging that will change how we age. Fascinating, inspiring, and moving, this book holds one of the precious keys to a healthy aging society.

– Elissa Epel, PhD, University of California Professor & New York Times bestselling author

In this ground-breaking book, filled with stunning scientific insights, captivating stories and easy-to-use tools, Dr. Levy offers a new way to approach aging and longevity that can benefit readers of any age.

– James C. Appleby, CEO, The Gerontological Society of America

Levy has produced a manifesto to inspire us to fight against the scourge of ageism and its negative effects on older adults, and our society. The book is a call to action and provides practical and proven methods to help older adults develop more positive views of their lives, and to inspire all of us to stand up against ageism in our personal life, workplace, and social media. This book will be remembered as a turning point in the fight against ageism.

– William E. Haley, PhD, Chair, Committee on Aging, American Psychological Association

This exciting new book gives all of us who are aging an opportunity to find ways to positively influence our destiny. Readers can use insights from this book to increase opportunities to shape a better and longer life. The eternal legacy of Maggie Kuhn, the Founder of Gray Panthers and one of the most important and effective activists of the 20th century is richly demonstrated in this book.

– Jack Kupferman, President, Gray Panthers

Becca Levy has done a masterful job of describing the importance of aging beliefs on health and wellbeing at both the individual and societal level. Perhaps most importantly, this book provides practical suggestions on how to maximize the power of positive age beliefs, which can translate into tangible health benefits. An essential read for anyone interested in how we age and how each of us can benefit from adopting positive age beliefs in everyday life.

– Cary Reid, MD, Irving Sherwood Wright Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical Center

At last, Professor Becca Levy shows how we can harness the power of the mind to live a longer and more fulfilling life. She brings a unique perspective about a question we are all concerned with: what happens as we age and get older? She brilliantly shows how we can successfully age. The book offers great insights and it is a must read!

– Dr. Itiel Dror, Senior Neurocognitive Researcher, University College London

Ageism robs us of optimism for the longer lives we have created, and it disables the future of the young and the old. Becca Levy shows us how this happens, and how we solve it.  We need to collectively follow her prescriptions.  When we do so, we will create the potential of longer lives that young people can look forward to and older people can live their fullest in.

– Linda P. Fried, MD MPH, Dean, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

Dr. Levy is a pioneering psychologist and gerontologist her wonderful book will inspire us with its solid scientific discoveries and practical advice for longevity. I believe Breaking the Age Code will greatly benefit the public!

– Xin Zhang, PhD, Associate Professor, Peking University