Why Life is Better Slower and How to Get There. The early bird may get the worm, but late sleepers live longer. Sound too good to be true? Not according to The Joy of Laziness.The authors-one a health scientist and the other a medical doctor-explain why… Too much exercise can make you sick. Being relaxed and even-tempered makes you smarter. Fasting delays the aging process and lengthens your life.Sun and heat are the fountains of youth.Doing nothing actually ...