Book excerpt: Who does not want to live a long and happy life? Why do people suffer from one or multiple ailments when age advances? When one retires, people suddenly are at crossroads, not knowing how to spend time meaningfully? What research studies say on healthy ageing? How lifelong learning keeps the disease away? What are the hobbies one can pursue after retirement? Philanthropic activities and organ donation contribute to a positive attitude? How Vipassana meditation brings peace of mind? How nature cure system eliminates diseases without any side effects? Why do we find more centenarians in Japan? You will find answers to such a wide range of questions from a septuagenarian based on his life experience. The book emphasises keeping preventive medicine natural doctors say self-confidence, sleep, sun, diet, exercise and friends as a holistic method of maintaining good health. It urges the readers to take charge of their bodies to combat most of the diseases. The book is a motivational read to anybody looking ahead at life challenges with an inclination to improve one’s lifestyle.