Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

To combat the media's distorted medical reporting, one of America's most popular doctors takes on the myths, mistakes, and misinterpretations about modern medicine and provides reassuring truths about health. Dr. Edell shows in colorful detail how medical consumers are made neurotic at a time when people are healthier than ever before.

Dean Edell, M.D., is a radio and television personality A graduate of Cornell University Medical College, he lives in the San Francisco Bay Area

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Introduction: Come Join the Dance

1

(8)

Trust the Media at Your Peril (It's Your Health, Not Theirs)

9

(38)

Nutrition Made Easy: Eat What You Want and Still Be Healthy

47

(24)

The Truth About Your Weight: You Can Be Fatter Than You Think

71

(36)

Exercise Is No Fun If It Kills You

107

(32)

Would You Fly on a Plane Without Wings? The Wrong Kind of Medicine Can Hurt You

139

(38)

Take the Abuse Out of Some Substances and They Can Be Good for You

177

(30)

There Is a Santa Claus: Great Sex Is Good for Your Health

207

(30)

Some Germs Are Your Friends. You Shouldn't Always Avoid Them

237

(36)

Handling the Mechanics Who Keep Your Engine Purring Smoothly

273

(28)

Be Happy: Your Body Will Thank You for It

301

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Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

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