Our understanding of the human body, how it works and what it needs, has been transformed in recent years by a wave of new scientific discoveries. Yet there is a huge gap between the latest findings and the advice we are given, leaving people more confused than ever before. Dr Michael Mosley, through his work for the BBC and researching his latest books, has had access to scientists round the world working at the cutting edge of research into diet, exercise and nutrition. Can you really get most of the benefits of exercise in just a few minutes a week? Why do diets work for some people and not for others? What is the best way to reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer? Learn some surprising truths about what really contributes to long-term health.

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