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The Science of Living

219 reasons to rethink your daily routine
By Dr. Stuart Farrimond
Series: The Science of Living
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The Science of Living by Dr Stuart Farrimond reveals the true science behind everyday activities, challenging myths about health and lifestyle. Through over 200 examples, it explores research in psychology, nutrition, biology, and physics to provide authoritative advice for a healthier, happier, and more productive day.
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The Science of Living is the only book to reveal and visualise the true science behind your every daily activity, exploding myths and providing authoritative take-away advice.

A Sunday Times Best Seller.

Explore the science behind your daily living habits and make your day healthier, happier, and more productive.

Many of the activities we take for granted are, in fact, contrary to a healthy lifestyle. In this groundbreaking book, long-held beliefs are exploded by new science: drinking eight glasses a day is too much; breakfast isn't the most important meal of the day; smartphones are not making us all depressed.

Bringing to bear the latest research in psychology, nutrition, biology, and physics, best-selling author Dr Stuart Farrimond unearths the facts behind the fads and provides take-away advice on every area of our lives. All of this is delivered in Dr Stu's trademark style: approachable, authoritative, and above all, entertaining.

The Science of Living debunks pseudo-science and delivers only the facts. One day - one body - over 200 examples of science in action.

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    The Science of Living is the only book to reveal and visualise the true science behind your every daily activity, exploding myths and providing authoritative take-away advice. A Sunday Times Best Seller. Explore the science behind your daily living habits and make your day healthier, happier, and more productive. Many of the activities we take for granted are, in fact,...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241387375

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 December 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 177.0mm

Height: 224.0mm

Weight: 754g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Medical doctor turned food scientist and author of DK bestsellers The Science of Cooking (2017), The Science of Spice (2018) and The Science of Living (2020), \"Dr Stu\" is a science and medical writer, presenter and educator. He makes regular appearances on TV, radio, and at public events, and his writing appears in national and international publications. Stuart is also the founder and editor of online lifestyle-science magazine Guru.

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