This Book Could Save Your Life: The Science of Living Longer Better

By New Scientist, Graham Lawton

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ISBN: 9781529311303

Publisher: John Murray Press

Binding: Paperback

Number of Pages: 368

Publication Date: 09-Jan-20

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A myth-busting, scientifically proven guide to making you live longer and live healthier – without the faddy diets We all want to be healthier, stronger and live longer, but what really works? From stress to saturated fats, HIIT to HRT, veganism to vitamins, This Book Could Save Your Life debunks the fads and explores the real science of better health. Whats the best way to lose weight (and keep it off)? How can you ensure a good nights sleep? What are the real superfoods? How can you minimise the risks of getting diabetes, cancer or Alzheimers? And how can you slow the ageing process? Cutting through confusing statistics and terrifying headlines, here is the truth about dieting, drugs, 10,000 steps a day, bacon, calorie-counting, coffee, dairy, sleep, fibre, hangovers, salt, sugar, cardio, sunscreen, statins, vitamins, and much more. Full of the latest research and ground-breaking evidence, packed with useful advice, this book really could save your life.

Graham Lawton (Author) After a degree in biochemistry and a MSc in science communication, both from Imperial College, Graham Lawton landed at New Scientist, where he has been for almost all the 21st century, now as a star columnist and feature writer. His writing and editing have won a number of awards.

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A myth-busting, scientifically proven guide to making you live longer and live healthier - without the faddy diets We all want to be healthier, stronger and live longer, but what really works? From stress to saturated fats, HIIT to HRT, veganism to vitamins, This Book Could Save Your Life debunks the fads and explores the real science of better health. Whats the best way to lose weight (and keep it off)? How can you ensure a good nights sleep? What are the real superfoods? How can you minimise the risks of getting diabetes, cancer or Alzheimers? And how can you slow the ageing process? Cutting through confusing statistics and terrifying headlines, here is the truth about dieting, drugs, 10,000 steps a day, bacon, calorie-counting, coffee, dairy, sleep, fibre, hangovers, salt, sugar, cardio, sunscreen, statins, vitamins, and much more. Full of the latest research and ground-breaking evidence, packed with useful advice, this book really could save your life.