Live life to the fullest, die healthy and in deep old age

Red wine is beneficial, alcohol is harmful, exclude sugar, consume less fat, consume more fat - every day we are attacked by often contradictory advice about what to do to maintain our health. How can we separate facts from fiction? This book is written by a clinical doctor. It is a guide to debunking myths that will help you live a long and healthy life. Professor Merlin Thomas examines each item on the longevity list in turn, analyzing its importance, and delivers his scientifically-based verdict on the amount of time and attention we should pay to our health. You will learn why taking statins to lower LDL cholesterol may not be a very good idea for everyone with cholesterol above the desired level, whether there is a link between regular blood donation and longer life. Along the way, you will discover many intriguing, entertaining, and often very amusing facts. Why do people get drunk faster from champagne? Is caffeine really an ergogenic drug? Can chocolate improve your sex life? Intended for those who care about their health and want to live a long and healthy life.