At 69, I know my body is changing. That's easy to accept, but specifically, how is my body changing due to age or other influences? That's the part that bothers me. This book gave me a different perspective on what I should expect and how I can try to make what might be inevitable to something I can better deal with. I would encourage anyone who is dealing with an aging body to read this book.

Your Aging Body by Bruce M. Carlson is an insightful and well-organized look at what really happens to the human body as it grows older. Written in a clear, accessible style, Carlson takes readers through the gradual physical changes we experience, from bones and muscles to the heart, brain, and other vital systems. What sets this book apart is the balance between scientific detail and practical understanding.

Carlson frames aging not only as a biological process but also as an opportunity to better understand ourselves and make informed choices about health, wellness, and lifestyle. Instead of treating aging as decline alone, he provides a perspective that highlights adaptation, resilience, and the value of knowledge.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone curious about the science of growing older—whether for personal insight, caregiving, or professional interest. It manages to be both educational and encouraging, making the subject approachable without glossing over reality. Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book.

The author / Bruce M. Carlson, wrote Your Aging Body: and How to Care for It when he was 86 years old. Thats pretty amazing.

I feel that this will be a text book for a geriatrics course.

I thought it was odd that the chapters didn't have a summary paragraph, they just sort of ended. But there is a rather long "Wrapping It Up" chapter.

The author did have some very interesting information, especially the information regarding studies on animals regarding high concentrations of vitamin A in chapter 2. The author also did a good job describing systems within the human body. (I kept thinking about Bill Bryson's book The Body: A guide for Occupants that I read in early 2020 while I was reading this book.)

Many thanks to the author for writing this book and to NetGalley and Woodtick Press (the publisher) for approving my request to read the advance read copy in exchange for an honest review. Released in June 2025 and approx 303 pages.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book; it was highly informative. I will certainly recommend it to others. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC.

Your Aging Body


I am in the process of reading this now. But since the book came out over a month ago, I thought it a good idea to go ahead with the review. I thank both Netgalley and Woodtick Press for the ARC.

The book is “Your Aging Body and How to Care for It” by Bruce M. Carlson, MD, PhD. Dr. Calson is an anatomist and a gerontologist as well as a retired professor. So he is well qualified to write such a book.

The Woodtick Press has some biographical information and interesting blog posts by Dr. Carson

I am about half way through the book so I can tell you that he does a great job in explaining complex issues. And as someone in the mid 70s, I think many of us older folks will benefit by understanding the changes to our bodies.

This is a very intricate book full of facts, statistics and information. If you are unfamiliar with the workings of the body, this is a good introduction. I would have liked a section on age related medical conditions - things that only happen to older people like polymyalgia rheumatica. A good reference book.