Bibliograph

If our bodies could talk, a guide to operating and maintaining a human body, James Hamblin

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If our bodies could talk, a guide to operating and maintaining a human body, James Hamblin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 371)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

If our bodies could talk

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

965924163

Responsibility statement

James Hamblin

Sub title

a guide to operating and maintaining a human body

Summary

In 2014, James Hamblin launched a series of videos for The Atlantic called "If Our Bodies Could Talk." With it, the doctor-turned-journalist established himself as a seriously entertaining authority in the field of health. Now, in illuminating and genuinely funny prose, Hamblin explores the human stories behind health questions that never seem to go away--and which tend to be mischaracterized and oversimplified by marketing and news media. He covers topics such as sleep, aging, diet, and much more: Can I "boost" my immune system? Does caffeine make me live longer? Do we still not know if cell phones cause cancer? How much sleep do I actually need? Is there any harm in taking a multivitamin? Is life long enough? In considering these questions, Hamblin draws from his own medical training as well from hundreds of interviews with distinguished scientists and medical practitioners. He translates the (traditionally boring) textbook of human anatomy and physiology into accessible, engaging, socially contextualized, up-to-the-moment answers. They offer clarity, examine the limits of our certainty, and ultimately help readers worry less about things that don't really matter."--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

general

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