| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xvii, 284 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-270) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: Worrywarts and fearmongers: the dangers of magical or misinformed thinking -- A site to behold: the wild west of internet medicine: how to help your doctor, check your symptoms, and Google if you're dying -- Risky business: what ebola and your car have in common: how to put risk into perspective -- Turf wars: an important lesson in correlations: how to understand cause, link, and association -- Get me off your f*cking mailing list: a study worthy of your attention: how to make sense of medical research jargon -- Tipping the scale on a balanced diet: you are not always what you eat: how to filter out the noise on juicing, going gluten-free, detoxing, and GMOs -- Fat-free sugar, organic cookies, and "fresh" produce: a walk through the supermarket: how to read a label -- The true cost of being fortified: supplements, powders, and potions: how to remain vital without vitamins -- Raise your glass: water, water, everywhere: how to be smart without drinking smart water -- Putting the C back in CAM: complementary alternative medicine: how to stay natural while taking your medicine -- Take a shot: the perils of losing the herd: how vaccines save the community, the home, and your health -- Testing, testing, one, two, three: from the outside looking in: how to determine when to get checked, x-rayed, swabbed, or poked -- When 50 is the new 40: drinking from the fountain of youth: how to gracefullyully, without really trying -- Hyped exercise: climb every mountain: when walking beats running -- Conclusion : Don't believe the hype: Is it all hype? |
| Summary |
There is a lot of misinformation thrown around these days, and Shapiro helps readers distinguish between the falsehoods and the evidence-backed truth. Using a blend of science and personal stories, she covers everything from exercise to supplements, diets to detoxes, and medical testing to media coverage, while also providing simple solutions anyone can implement. |
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Medical misconceptions.
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Medicine, Popular.
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Medicine.
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Medical misconceptions. (OCoLC)fst01432063
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Medicine, Popular. (OCoLC)fst01015319
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HEALTH & FITNESS / Healthy Living.
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MEDICAL / History.
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SCIENCE / Life Sciences.
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| Genre/Form |
Popular Works.
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| Added Author |
Loberg, Kristin, author.
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| ISBN |
9781250149305 (hardcover) |
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1250149304 (hardcover) |
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9781250149312 electronic book |
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