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Book Synopsis: Joining the ranks of modern myth busters, Dr. Sharon Moalem turns our current understanding of illness on its head and challenges us to fundamentally change the way we think about our bodies, our health, and our relationship to just about every other living thing on earth, from plants and animals to insects and bacteria. So why does disease exist? Moalem proposes that most common ailments—diabetes, hemochromatosis, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia—came into existence for very good reasons. At some point they helped our ancestors survive some grand challenge to their existence.
Examining the evolution of man, Moalem reveals the role genetic and cultural differences have played in the health and well-being of various races, including their susceptibility to disease. With mesmerizing insight, Moalem offers groundbreaking insight into:
- How diabetes may be a biproduct of a mechanism that helped humans survive the Ice Age
- Why African Americans living in the north might suffer from vitamin D deficiencies
- Why Asians can’t drink as much alcohol as Europeans
Revelatory, utterly engaging, and timely—Moalem ponders N1, the emerging Avian Flu virus—Why Redheads Feel More Pain and Asians Can’t Drink will irrevocably change the way we think about our bodies and ourselves.
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Discover the fascinating connection between disease and longevity with Survival of the Sickest: The Surprising Connections Between Disease and Longevity (P.S.)! Dr. Sharon Moalem, a renowned myth buster, challenges our understanding of illness and presents a revolutionary perspective on our bodies, health, and relationship with all living organisms. Unraveling the mysteries of common ailments like diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell anemia, Dr. Moalem argues that these diseases evolved as an essential survival mechanism for our ancestors. Prepare to be captivated by his insights!
Explore the intriguing interplay of genetic and cultural differences in determining our health and well-being. Dr. Moalem reveals how these factors have influenced the susceptibility to diseases among different races. From uncovering the mechanism that helped humans survive the Ice Age, possibly linked to diabetes, to unravelling the mystery behind vitamin D deficiencies among African Americans living in the north, this book provides remarkable insights into the evolution of mankind.
Prepare to be amazed by the revelatory information presented in Survival of the Sickest. Delve into how our genetics and cultural background shape our relationship with diseases. You'll be fascinated to learn why redheads experience more pain and why Asians can't consume alcohol as Europeans do. With the emerging Avian Flu virus, strongN1, on the horizon, this timely book will revolutionize your understanding of your body and ignite your curiosity about yourself and the fascinating world of disease.
Join the ranks of those who have had their perspectives transformed by Dr. Moalem's groundbreaking book. Embrace a new way of thinking about your body and discover the astounding connections between disease and longevity. To embark on this eye-opening journey, take the first step and get your copy of Survival of the Sickest today!
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