Best Genetic Health Books of 2025

A paradigm-shifting book, Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don't Have To, is a New York Times bestseller written by Dr. David Sinclair, a leading world authority on genetics and longevity. He proposes a bold theory that aging is a disease and it is treatable. The book takes readers to the frontlines of research that is pushing the boundaries on our perceived scientific limitations, revealing incredible breakthroughs that demonstrate how we can slow down or even reverse aging. Through a page-turning narrative, Dr. Sinclair invites readers into the process of scientific discovery and reveals the emerging technologies and simple lifestyle changes that have been shown to help us live younger and healthier for longer. This book is a roadmap for taking charge of our own health destiny and a bold new vision for the future of humankind.

The DNA Way by Kashif Khan is a comprehensive guidebook to understanding how your DNA affects your health and wellbeing. By analyzing the genetic makeup of over 7,000 individuals, Khan offers an action plan to help readers live their best life. The book covers a range of topics including mood, energy, nutrition, weight management, and sleep. What makes this book unique is Khan's personal journey of overcoming his own genetic legacy and health challenges using his DNA results as a case study. Overall, The DNA Way is a valuable resource for anyone looking to optimize their health through personalized medicine.

This book is a guide to help people diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) to live a better quality of life. Written by Kevin Muldowney, a physical therapist with over 15 years of experience treating EDS patients, it covers topics such as finding the right physical therapist, how to exercise safely, and the Muldowney exercise protocol. By the end of the book, readers will have a better understanding of their condition and how to manage it. Overall, Living Life to the Fullest with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a valuable resource for anyone living with this genetic disorder.

The book "Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More" by Dr. Richard Baxter is a comprehensive guide to understanding and treating tongue-ties, a common yet little-understood affliction that can cause difficulty in nursing, speaking, and eating. The book covers the history of tongue-ties, modern assessment techniques, and safe and comfortable treatment options. It also features patient stories and encourages those affected while providing valuable information for parents and professionals. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking for answers about tongue-ties and how to treat them.

"Jellyfish Age Backwards" by Nicklas Brendborg is a fascinating deep dive into how plants and animals have unlocked the secrets to immortality and what we can learn from them. Brendborg explores extended life cycles in all its varieties, from trees and lobsters that don't age in the way we know it to a species of jellyfish that can age backwards. The book mixes cutting-edge research and stories from habitats all around the world. It's a love letter to the immense power of nature and what the immortal lives of many of earth's animals and plants can teach us about the secrets to longevity."

The Everything Guide to Managing and Reversing Pre-Diabetes is a comprehensive guide that helps readers manage their pre-diabetes through lifestyle changes and moderation, rather than deprivation. The book provides practical tips, delicious and healthy recipes, and a ten-week plan to help readers see immediate results. Certified Diabetes Educator Gretchen Scalpi also offers techniques for helping children with pre-diabetes gain control of their health. This book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to prevent or manage type 2 diabetes.

The DASH Diet Food List, part of the bestselling Food Heroes series, is a comprehensive guide to mastering the DASH diet and simplifying your journey towards better eating habits. This invaluable resource allows you to quickly look up any food, drink, or ingredient alphabetically or via search, and provides recommended nutritional values to help you stay on track with your DASH diet goals. With its user-friendly system and supplementary evidence and notes, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to experience the benefits of the DASH diet.

The ADHD Executive Functions Workbook, published by Specialty Press/A.D.D. Warehouse, is an excellent resource for individuals seeking to improve their time management skills and overall productivity. The book provides a thorough explanation of the neurologic underpinnings of ADHD and identifies specific executive functions that assist in planning, initiating, and carrying out tasks. It includes practical exercises to help readers identify areas that need improvement and provides specific recommendations for improving distractibility, working memory, attention, organization, time management, and response inhibition deficits. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to optimize their cognitive performance.

The Disease Delusion by Dr. Jeffrey Bland is a groundbreaking book that offers science-based solutions to conquer chronic illnesses. Bland argues that we need to address the underlying causes of chronic diseases, rather than just treating their symptoms. The book outlines the reasons why we suffer from various ailments such as obesity, diabetes, and cancer and how Functional Medicine can help prevent them. The Disease Delusion is a must-read for anyone interested in leading a healthier and happier life. It offers practical tips, fascinating medical detective stories, and solid science that can save lives.

This book delves into the cultural values of the United States and how they impact maternal health. It goes beyond the social determinants of health and examines why American women experience poor maternal health outcomes even in a high-resource environment. The book features contributions from medical and cultural anthropologists, clinical and public health professionals, and uses interdisciplinary critical analysis, decision-making theory, and life course theory. It covers topics such as cultural conflicts and maternal autonomy, social regard for motherhood, and health outcomes among justice-involved mothers. Maternal Health and American Cultural Values: Beyond the Social Determinants is a valuable resource for public health practitioners, policy-makers, and scholars seeking to understand the links between American cultural decision-making and health outcomes.