by Alice Roberts (Author)
Don't Die Young is a revelatory tour of the human body, which accompanied the major BBC2 television series. Focusing on our vital organs- from the beating chambers of the heart to the coiling tunnels of the intestines - Dr Alice Roberts explains how they work and how to keep them in tip-top condition. There are many aspects of your health that you can control, and she explains how you can reduce your risk of suffering many disorders, from cystitis to cancer, and headaches to heart disease. With authoritative advice, amazing photographs and clear diagrams, she cuts through the jargon. (What exactly are antioxidants and trans-fatty acids?) This book will change the way you think about your body, and you will be better equipped to combat disease - and to treat any health advice with very healthy scepticism.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 03 Mar 2008
ISBN 10: 0747592802
ISBN 13: 9780747592808
Book Overview: Don't Die Young is the groundbreaking six-part BBC TV series first aired in January 2007 Dr Roberts is the anti-quack doctor, cutting through the popular medical jargon and revealing health tips based on good science and firm evidence Lavishly illustrated book with full-colour diagrams and amazing photography