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Do you know what’s really good for you?
In this age of countless miracle cures, it’s vital to separate the myths that endanger your health from the medical facts you need.
FACT:
Unfiltered coffee can clog your arteries.
FACT:
Donating blood may lower your risk of heart disease.
FACT:
You don’t really need eight glasses of water a day.
FACT:
Coughing won’t help if you’re having a heart attack. (But aspirin will!)
We’ve become a nation of cyberchondriacs, diagnosing ourselves with false information and half-truths found on sketchy websites. In Medical Myths That Can Kill You, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, chief medical editor for NBC News, provides clear, practical, scientifically proven advice that can lead you to a healthier, happier life.
Discover the simple, everyday things that affect well-being, and get the information you need to revitalize your body, maintain your longevity, manage your care, and possibly even save a life–yours.
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"Good reading for your inner hypochondriac from the doctor who's often on The Today Show (although I have switched over to the Diane Sawyer Robin Cook thing on channel 7). As with all these books, one starts to self-diagnose...personally, I feel a coma coming on...oh wait, I'm just sleepy. G'night."
— Susan (4 out of 5 stars)
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Dr. Nancy Snyderman debunks popular medical myths that are dangerous to your health in this practical book. I recommend it for its sound advice about self-care and intelligent use of medical tests and treatments.
— Andrew Weil, M.D., author of Healthy Aging -
Millions of people listen to what Dr. Nancy Snyderman has to say and for very good reason. In Medical Myths That Can Kill You she gives lifesaving advice that cuts through the current medical confusion to tell you what you really need to know today to live a long and healthy tomorrow.
— Dean Ornish, M.D., author of The Spectrum -
"In her typical fun yet authoritative fashion, Dr Snyderman saves lives by busting the 7 greatest myths that pierce our health.
— Mehmet Oz, M.D., bestselling author of YOU: Staying Young and YOU: On A Diet -
In Medical Myths, Dr. Nancy Snyderman takes you where you have never been--into her heart, her wealth of experience as a pediatrician, surgeon, and medical correspondent, and into her life. This book is unlike any other. Reading it will give you the same information, knowledge, and compassion as if you sat down with your best friend who happened to be a highly experienced, wise, and warm physician.
— Alice D. Domar, Ph.D., Executive Director Domar Center for Mind/Body Health; Author, Be Happy Without Being Perfect -
Nancy Snyderman is a skillful surgeon who cuts through the medical myths and guides us to the truths that we can use! Everyone needs this book!
— Susan Love, M.D., President and Medical Director Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation -
Truth #102: Medical information doesn't have to be indigestible. When Nancy L. Snyderman, M.D. is dispensing it, her straightforward approach to healthcare is just what the doctor ordered.
— Meredith Vieira, Co-host Today
Medical Myths That Can Kill You Listener Reviews
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" Worthy of a quick skim. "
— Cary, 1/19/2014 -
" Not so impressed by this book or her writing ability. Didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. Did appreciate the nice chart of medical tests and screenings with the frequency recommended. "
— Janet, 12/19/2013 -
" Very informative. A lot of neat information for anyone who has to visit the doctor regularly. "
— Jennifer, 12/11/2013 -
" Not too much that we didn't already know, but she has some interesting factoids that were new to me. "
— L, 7/28/2013 -
" Not much new or surprising information "
— Kristie, 7/20/2013 -
" a very quick read, just a lot of short side bars "
— Keith, 1/21/2013 -
" ouch! get immunized. Pay attention to your body. "
— Tammy, 4/24/2012 -
" i really enjoy her style of writing. Easy to understand.. lots of interesting tid bits of knowledge she shares. "
— lynn, 11/3/2011 -
" This book was great! She expanded on the knowledge I already had about a lot of medical issues and gave me some new information that I wasn't aware of at the same time. I recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about how to keep their health in check. "
— Sarah, 5/11/2011 -
" Very interesting--stuff I didn't know, or hadn't really thought about before. My very favorite part was the ending. I plan to implement her "this is today's gift" idea in my own life, and with my kids. "
— Nicole, 4/5/2011 -
" I heard the writer on NPR, and she sounded really interesting, but when I got the book, the sections seemed like sidebar articles that you might read in a pop magazine (like Shape, or Women's Day). It wasn't really riveting, or surprising. I felt like I'd seen all this information before. "
— Kaye, 3/4/2011 -
" Was great to listen to in the car on a trip. Sensible, research-based ideas conveyed well. "
— Susan, 11/26/2010 -
" Very informative book that reinforces common sense and sets the record straight on on those myths the author references in the title. "
— Gerald, 10/27/2010 -
" I found this book very informative. "
— Becca, 7/12/2010 -
" Most of the book was things I had learned over the years or read in articles, etc. However, I think she did a good job on explaining mental illness to those who do not suffer from Depression, Anxiety, etc. "
— Leslie, 9/7/2009
About Nancy L. Snyderman
Nancy L. Snyderman, MD, FACS, is the chief medical editor for NBC News and reports for Nightly News with Brian Williams, Today, and MSNBC. She also has an academic appointment in the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining NBC News, Dr. Snyderman served as a medical correspondent for ABC News, then spearheaded a digital project at Johnson & Johnson. She has received numerous broadcasting awards and grants from the American Cancer Society and the Kellogg Foundation. She lives on the East Coast with her family.