Published 2026
NE1410IS: The Lifelong Journey of Health, Resilience, and Connection On and Off the Tennis Court
By D.A. Abrams • ISBN: 979-8988875963
In an age of biohacking protocols, boutique fitness subscriptions, and wellness trends that vanish as quickly as they arrive, the answer to living longer, sharper, and more connected has been hiding in plain sight for over a century. Tennis players live an average of 9.7 years longer than sedentary individuals — nearly a decade — outperforming every other sport studied in the landmark Copenhagen City Heart Study. But longevity is only the beginning. This deceptively simple game simultaneously strengthens your cardiovascular system, protects your brain from cognitive decline, regulates emotional stress, builds authentic community, and creates the kind of purposeful daily structure that transforms the second half of life from gradual decline into vibrant renaissance. In NE1410IS, drawing on rigorous neuroscience, cardiology, and psychology research alongside his own decades of personal experience in the sport, D.A. Abrams makes the definitive case that tennis is a comprehensive operating system for health, discipline, resilience, relationships, and purposeful living. Whether you played years ago and dream of returning, or you’ve never held a racket but sense that something essential is missing from your wellness equation, this book will show you why the smartest investment you can make in your future is also one of the most joyful. The court is waiting. Your next chapter begins with a single serve.
Key Themes
- Longevity: why tennis players live an average of 9.7 years longer (Copenhagen City Heart Study)
- Cardiovascular strength and protection against cognitive decline
- Emotional stress regulation and building lifelong resilience
- Authentic community, relationships, and human connection
- Purposeful daily structure for a vibrant second half of life
Who This Book Is For
Wellness-minded professionals, lifelong and returning players, and anyone seeking a joyful, science-backed path to health, longevity, and connection — whether you have never held a racket or are ready to return to the court.
Supplementary Resources
Reader’s Companion GuideComing Soon
A practical companion to help you build tennis into your own health and longevity routine.
“What sets this book apart is D.A. himself: someone who has spent decades walking the talk, building a life of purpose, relationships, and health, and who now gives you a clear, actionable framework to do the same. Whether you’ve never picked up a racket or you’re looking for a reason to get back on the court, this book will meet you exactly where you are. It’s part manifesto, part playbook, and entirely worth your time.”— Fabian J. De Rozario, NSHSS Foundation Executive Director
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