Living Longer, Living Better

A dentist-turned-wellness-coach draws on decades of chairside conversations to guide readers through a practical, whole-person roadmap for building lasting health, confidence, and vitality at any age and stage of life.
After decades as a dentist and certified health coach, Dr. Eugene Antenucci has seen firsthand how the smallest daily choices shape a person's long-term health. Living Longer, Living Better distills those lessons into an accessible, whole-person guide to wellness, covering nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and the mindset shifts that make lasting change possible. Inspired by real patients whose lives he helped turn around, Dr. Antenucci shares practical tools for breaking unhealthy habits, catching problems early, and building the kind of social accountability that research shows keeps people on track. Encouraging rather than preachy, this book meets readers wherever they are starting from and offers a clear, realistic path toward a longer, more vibrant, and more satisfying life ahead.

Dr. Eugene Antenucci, known as Dr. Gene, has practiced dentistry since 1983 after serving as a U.S. Air Force dental captain. An Associate Clinical Professor at NYU and Stony Brook, he now teaches at LSU's School of Dentistry. Decades of patient care sparked his passion for holistic health, earning him certification as a Health and Wellness Coach. He has authored several books on health, wellness, and longevity. He lives in New Orleans with his wife.