Dr. Charles Antinori Shares Lessons from 50 Years in the OR on How to Live Longer
After spending more than 50 years in the operating room, Dr. Charles Antinori has seen firsthand how many illnesses could have been prevented with simple lifestyle changes.
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That experience inspired him to write Make America Healthy Again, a book aimed at helping people live longer, healthier lives. Recently, Dr. Antinori joined Good Morning Washington to share insights from his memoir and discuss how better habits can transform both personal health and the health care system as a whole.
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In the book, Dr. Antinori weaves together stories from his decades as a surgeon with practical advice on wellness. He emphasizes that many of the most important steps toward better health involve moderation: smoking less or quitting entirely, limiting alcohol, and cutting back on meat and processed foods. He also points to rising rates of obesity as a key factor driving preventable illness, noting that new medications such as Semaglutide show promise in helping patients lose significant weight and reduce risks for conditions like diabetes and liver disease. Yet his strongest message is simple — exercise and mindful eating remain the foundation of good health. Even 20 minutes of walking a few times a week can lower the chance of heart attack, improve longevity, and reduce dementia risk. As Dr. Antinori puts it, the path to a healthier America starts with each person taking small, sustainable steps toward a better lifestyle. You can get your copy from www.amazon.com or your favorite bookstore.