| Edition |
First Atria books/Beyond Words hardcover edition. |
| Description |
xiv, 257 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction: a scientific walkabout for wellness -- The me and we genes: making evolution personal -- The sluggish genes: move for your brain's sake -- The stress genes: saber-toothed tigers and scaredy-cats -- The fat genes: skinny brains and fat guts -- The pigment genes: the myth of race -- The food genes: eat right for your gene type -- Conclusion: eat, move, live. |
| Summary |
"Take charge of your health by understanding the connection between our evolutionary past and our future wellbeing with this practical guide to personalized health and nutrition--from distinguished physician Dr. Sharad Paul. Recognized as one of the best in his field, surgeon, academic, and philanthropist, Dr. Sharad Paul combines everyday health with evolutionary biology and explains how to improve your overall wellness by following a diet and exercise plan according to your gene type. Starting with our brains, this book covers everything from skin and muscles, to hearts, diets, and stress management. Throughout, Dr. Paul shares key information and provides steps to improve our daily wellbeing--impacting everything from our energy levels to memory retention to our overall longevity. Our evolutionary past and genetic makeup determine how and why the body works the way it does and how it all combines to make us unique individuals. Presenting a compelling blend of medical mysteries, patient stories, and science, Dr. Paul has developed a revolutionary approach to wellness that will result in beautiful skin at any age, a healthier diet for muscle endurance and skeletal strength, a more resilient and efficient heart, better mood and memory balance, and more"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-257) and index. |
| Subject |
Human genetics.
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Alternative medicine.
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Health.
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Genetics. (DNLM)D005823
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Genetics, Medical. (DNLM)D005826
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Healthy Living.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Alternative Therapies.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Health Care Issues.
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Alternative medicine. (OCoLC)fst00806153
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Health. (OCoLC)fst00952743
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Human genetics. (OCoLC)fst00963075
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Paul, Sharad P. Genetics of health. New York : Atria ; Hillsboro, Oregon : Beyond Words, [2017] 9781501155437 (DLC) 2016051602 |
| ISBN |
9781501155413 (hardback) |
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1501155415 (hardback) |
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9781501155420 (paperback) |
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1501155423 (paperback) |
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97815011555437 (eBook) |
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