PublishedDorling Kindersley, April 2024 |
ISBN9780241655511 |
FormatHardcover, 208 pages |
Dimensions19.9cm × 15.7cm × 2.4cm |
Know and care for your body with this information-packed guide to optimising heart health for longevity and wellbeing
Become body literate with Heart- An Owner's Guide, the next book in The Body Literacy Library, an enlightening series that will democratise health for a new generation of readers.
Heart- An Owner's Guide is an informative, practical, and engaging introduction to all aspects of heart health with the goal of living well and longer. Find out what is the key to a long, healthy life, and what is your own personal cardiac risk.
Author Dr Paddy Barrett is an engaging and media-friendly Consultant Cardiologist who specialises in preventative health care. He translates medical jargon into simple, clear prose, answering frequently asked patient queries, such as Should I take aspirin? Are heart attacks hereditary? Is red wine healthy? Why do I have erectile dysfunction? and much more.
From what you should eat (or not) and exercising smarter to why stress is as dangerous as smoking, this hard-working book applies science to the everyday, with simple illustrations, checklists, FAQs, and myth busters, all supported by the latest medical research. Heart- An Owner's Guide won't just help you to better understand your body, it might even save your life.
