Live Better, Live Longer: The New Studies That Reveal What's Really Good--And Bad--For Your Health - Brossura

Chopra, Sanjiv

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0312376936 ISBN 13: 9780312376932

Casa editrice: St. Martin's Griffin, 2012

Riassunto

Every day, you hear about new medical studies touted as the "next big thing that will save your life." But how can you tell which claims are real and which are bogus? Live Better, Live Longer gives you the answers.

Live Better, Live Longer explains the latest research to provide you with the most accurate medical information. You will learn about the right diet, the best cancer-screening methods, the incredible power of coffee to prevent disease, the real value of vitamins and supplements, the truth about the dangers of cell phones, the facts behind vaccinations, and the scientific information you and your family need to lead a happier and healthier life.

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L'autore:

Dr. Sanjiv Chopra is professor of medicine and faculty dean for continuing medical education at Harvard Medical School. He is a senior consultant in hepatology at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He is the editor-in-chief of UpToDate in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, has more than one hundred publications and four specialist books to his credit, and is the author of Leadership by Example. With his brother, Deepak Chopra, he is author of Brotherhood: Dharma, Destiny, and the American Dream. He lives in Weston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Alan Lotvin is a cardiologist by training and practice. He lives in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.

Product Description:

In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Sanjiv Chopra teams up with renowned cardiologist Dr. Alan Lotvin to give you the most cutting-edge medical research available. Doctor Chopra explains how you can tell the difference between true medical news and irrelevant media hype, covering such vital topics as: Is wine the best medicine? Which cancer screening methods are effective? Is there a "best" diet for you? What one vitamin should everyone be taking? (And why you can throw away all the rest.) Are statins the new miracle drug? Filled with authoritative advice from many of the top medical experts in their respective fields, "Live Better, Live Longer" gives you the tools you need to lead a healthier, happier, and longer life.

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• Editore: St. Martin's Griffin
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0312376936
• ISBN 13: 9780312376932
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 496