Open Heart – BionicOldGuy

This is the title of an inspiring autobiographical book by Dr. Akil Taher. He was a successful physician as he entered his 60s when his sedentary lifestyle and poor diet led him to need angioplasty and stents in his coronary arteries. This wasn’t enough of a wake-up call to change his lifestyle, which is why he had to undergo coronary artery bypass surgery just over a year later.

The book recounts the remarkable transformation he subsequently underwent. Physical activities included marathons, triathlons and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. The change in his diet was equally impressive, eventually leading him to a complete plant-based diet. His mindset underwent an equally significant transformation, and today, at age 70, Dr. Taher is healthier and happier than ever. I highly recommend this book as inspiration, especially for older adults who need to hear the message that it is never too late.