Medical Myths That Can Kill You: And the 101 Truths That Will Save, Extend, and Improve Your Life

By: Nancy L. Snyderman

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Synopsis: "Do you know what's really good for you?" In this age of countless miracle cures, it's vital to separate the myths that endanger your health from the medical truths you need. TRUTH: Unfiltered coffee can clog your arteries. TRUTH: Tossing and turning at night may shorten your life. TRUTH: Boring jobs can kill you. Get the information you need to revitalize your body, maintain your longevity, manage your health care, and possibly even save a life--yours. "Dr. Nancy Snyderman takes decades of experience and a friendly, no-nonsense look at health-care advances to come up with hundreds of recommendations for a healthier life. " --"Chicago Tribune" "A concise and opinionated new book. " --"San Francisco Chronicle" "Truth #102: Medical information doesn't have to be indigestible. When Nancy L. Snyderman, M. D. , is dispensing it, her straightforward approach to health care is just what the doctor ordered. " --Meredith Vieira, Cohost of "Today"