Definitive answers to the most common health questions
Does coffee help relieve headaches? Yes, but only if you're not already drinking large amounts.
Does using dental floss help prevent heart attacks? Actually, yes, because chronic gingivitis damages blood vessels.
Does an exercise ball help relieve back pain? Probably not; Lack of stability often leads to poor body posture.Joanna Koroczek, physician and medical editor of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, addresses common misconceptions and surprising facts about our health. Based on existing studies and the latest research, it provides answers that are sometimes surprising, sometimes reassuring, but they always make us wiser.Is vitamin C useful in treating colds? How much protein do I really need? Why do I feel ashamed and anxious after a night of heavy drinking? This book answers these questions, debunking the myths that are mistaken for truth, and the fears that worry us unnecessarily.
