Dr. Joseph Chang Releases Updated Edition of "The Aging Myth"

New version of bestselling book includes 15 additional years of research on longevity.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Dr. Joseph Chang, a renowned expert on longevity, has launched an updated edition of his bestselling book "The Aging Myth". The new version includes 15 more years of research and insights on how to extend the human lifespan and maintain health and vitality into older age.

Why it matters

Dr. Chang's work has been influential in shifting perspectives on aging and challenging conventional wisdom about the inevitability of decline. The updated book is expected to further advance the public's understanding of the science behind healthy longevity.

The details

The original "The Aging Myth" was published in 2011 and became a New York Times bestseller, sparking a paradigm shift in how aging is viewed. The new edition incorporates Dr. Chang's latest findings from over a decade and a half of additional research, clinical trials, and real-world case studies on longevity.

  • The original "The Aging Myth" was published in 2011.
  • The updated edition of the book was released on February 6, 2026.

The players

Dr. Joseph Chang

A renowned expert on longevity and the author of the bestselling book "The Aging Myth".

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What they’re saying

“The new research in this updated edition of 'The Aging Myth' provides even more compelling evidence that aging is not an inevitable, uncontrollable process, but one that can be significantly slowed and even reversed through the right lifestyle interventions.”

— Dr. Joseph Chang, Author

What’s next

Dr. Chang is planning a nationwide book tour to promote the updated edition of "The Aging Myth" and share his latest findings on longevity.

The takeaway

Dr. Chang's work continues to challenge conventional wisdom about aging and offers hope that with the right approach, people can live longer, healthier lives.