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The Science of Living: 219 Science-Based Reasons to Rethink Your Daily Routine Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Dr Stuart Farrimond (Author, Narrator), DK Audio (Publisher)

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The only book to reveal the true science behind your every daily activity - exploding myths and providing authoritative take-away advice.

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 audiobook, 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, Dr Stuart Farrimond unearths the facts behind the fads and provides take-away advice on every area of our lives - and all 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 - more than 200 examples of science in action.

Dr Stuart Farrimond, medical doctor turned food scientist and best-selling DK author, is a science and medical writer, presenter and educator. He regularly appears on TV and radio and has written for publications including the Independent, the Daily Mail, and New Scientist. He is the founder and editor of online lifestyle-science magazine Guru, which is supported by the Wellcome Trust - the world's largest medical research charity.

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Listening Length	6 hours and 51 minutes
Author	Dr Stuart Farrimond
Narrator	Dr Stuart Farrimond
Audible.com.au Release Date	24 December 2020
Publisher	DK Audio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B08L6RBHGP
Best Sellers Rank	555 in Public Health Administration 6,378 in Motivational Self-Help (Books) 14,366 in Health, Fitness & Nutrition

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Fascinating read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 January 2021

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This is a super absorbing book that really makes you think about what really makes us tick: what I love is that you can get as much out of the really well presented, carefully curated and researched bits about getting the best out of everyday life as you want: I’ve already started reading in areas that before reading this book I hadn’t even thought about before (the infographics are really nicely put together too). Even if the science that obviously underpins the whole book sounds like a turn off, it really isn’t – this is like a book full of super engaging mini QI segments, fun, accessible and above all, insightful. Hugely recommended!

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Michael

Don't Purchase the Kindle Version

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 January 2021

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I had read good things about this book so purchased the Kindle version. I'm sure in print it looks very colourful and engaging but the kindle version is just awful. The writing is too small so you have to zoom in and then move around the page, which is very clunky. There are lots of info graphics which you have to zoom into and move around the page to see. I gave up after about 5 minutes as it is a truly awful user experience and the first time I have come across this on the Kindle.
I have given up and requested a refund as it is unreadable. Buy the book by all means just don't waste your time or money on the Kindle version.

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Incredible

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 January 2021

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A thoroughly enjoyable read. Engaging and insightful. I would recommend to both adults and children interested in science. This is a must read. Hard to put down.

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Ben Veal

A "celebration of life" and a terrific read - so informative and helpful!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 January 2021

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There are so many questions in daily life that we never quite manage to find the answers to, yet ponder endlessly. What's best to eat for breakfast? Why can I not resist sweet treats? What causes road rage? How much water is the right amount to drink each day? Is an afternoon nap ever a good idea? And is sleep really that important?

These questions, and so many more (219, to be precise!) are answered by Dr Stu Farrimond in the engaging, informative yet also highly accessible and entertaining style that readers of his past books and popular science blog have come to expect. And if this is your first encounter with the author, don't be at all concerned by the "science" part of the title: as he explains in the foreword, science gives richness and meaning to our daily lives, but it doesn't have to be shrouded in jargon and mumbo-jumbo.

This fantastic book guides readers through all aspects of daily life, broken down into morning, afternoon, evening and night, to help all of us make positive choices to help our sleep, work, diet, rest, relationship and exercise patterns. Supported by colourful infographics, quotes and bitesize information throughout, it's a swift page-turner that also provides plenty of opportunities to delve much deeper.

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Georgina Mariner

Superb Book!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 January 2021

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This is a super book , it is set out in 3 sections , Morning, Afternoon and Evening so if you want to find for example the best time to have your first coffee .. that is in the morning section or the best time to go to sleep and relax obviously in the evening. I have learnt a few things I didn't know, like the breakfast choice...I will be changing that now to a more healthier cereal and the best way to burn calories!! Great book not only for the New Year but to have out on your coffee table to dib in and out.

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