Bibliograph

Science for life, a manual for better living, Brian Clegg

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Science for life, a manual for better living, Brian Clegg

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Science for life

Responsibility statement

Brian Clegg

Sub title

a manual for better living

Summary

In Science for Life acclaimed science writer Brian Clegg cuts through the vested interests and confusing contradictory statements that litter the media and the internet, to give a clear picture of what science is telling us right now about changing our lives for the better. Discover the much-advertised antioxidants that aren't good for you, the truth about fat and sugar and why one of the healthiest foods contains carcinogens and 21 E-numbers. Find out what does and what doesn't enhance brainpower - from the failure of playing Mozart to babies to the surprising abilities of caffeine and nicotine. Understand the tools that advertisers use to persuade us and how to turn the psychological pressure back on them. From the shortcomings of the five second rule to the truth about phone masts and nuclear power, kept up-to-date on a partnering website, Science for Life is your guide to surviving and thriving in the modern world

Target audience

adult

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