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Become body literate with Author Dr. Paddy Barrett is an engaging and media-friendly consultant cardiologist who specializes in preventative health care. He translates medical jargon into simple, clear prose, answering frequently asked patient questions, such as "Should I take aspirin?," "Are heart attacks hereditary?," "Is red wine healthy?," "Why do I have erectile dysfunction?," and much more. From what you should eat (or not) and exercising smarter to why stress is as dangerous as smoking, this hard-working book applies science to the everyday, with simple illustrations, checklists, FAQs, and myth busters, all supported by the latest medical research.
About the author
Dr. Paddy Barrett is a leading consultant cardiologist based in Ireland. Dr. Barrett trained at University College Dublin, Columbia University Medical Center in New York, and The Scripps Translational Science Institute in California. He has worked with NASA to support astronaut training and preparation and for the Headspace App. His work has been featured in The Lancet, Journal of American Cardiology, and the European Heart Journal. He is the founder of The Doctor Paradox and The Dr. Paddy Barrett podcasts.
