The World's Best Book Summaries
How close are we to curing cancer? What are some promising therapies for treating cancer? We’ve come far in our understanding of cancer, resulting in a number of promising treatments with fewer side effects. In fact, we may be nearing a turning point in the way we treat cancer. Here’s a look at promising future cancer treatments.
Can stress be good for you? What are the benefits of stress? We’re often taught that stress is harmful and best avoided, but the reality is less black-and-white and more nuanced. According to psychologist Kelly McGonigal, stress isn’t the enemy it’s typically made out to be—rather, it’s an ally we should embrace. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of stress.
What exactly is cancer, and why is it so hard to treat? Why is cancer so prevalent? How close are we to eradicating cancer? Cancer is one of the most frightening diseases in the world today. It’s deadly and often extremely hard to cure. As such, doctors and researchers have spent enormous amounts of time and money trying to figure out exactly what cancer is, how it works, and how to cure it. In this article, you’ll learn about the progress we’ve made toward our understanding of cancer.
What is Jason Fung’s The Cancer Code about? What is the key message to take away from the book? Published in 2020, The Cancer Code by Jason Fung is one of the most up-to-date and comprehensive books on this topic. It provides an overview of scientists’ major discoveries about cancer, starting from ancient times and continuing to the present day. Below is a brief overview of The Cancer Code by Jason Fung.
Can cancer be passed down genetically? To what extent is cancer hereditary? And if bad genes don’t cause cancer, what does? Contrary to a common misconception, cancer can’t be directly passed down to offspring (although various genes do make certain types of cancer more likely). According to Dr. Jason Fung, cancer is almost always the result of environmental factors called carcinogens—literally, “tumor creators.” Here’s how carcinogens cause cancer and drive its growth.
Do you understand human brain development? How does the brain develop? In Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain, Lisa Feldman Barrett explains how everyone’s brain develops differently, based on a combination of their genes and their environment. Human brain development depends on the interaction between the genetic information already present in the brain and the environment it develops in. Continue reading to learn how this interaction has great implications for the development of children’s brains.
Why are climate change policies important? Which recent policies did the U.S. pass? What domestic and global impact will they have? The U.S. Senate has broken through its infamous gridlock to deliver two major pieces of climate change legislation. With the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act and ratifying of the Kigali Amendment, millions of people could now be protected from some of the worst threats of global warming. Read on to learn about these two major climate change policies and their potential impact on the world.
Do you want to lose weight? Do you know how to lose weight on a plant-based diet? In How Not to Diet, Michael Greger explains why eating plant-based foods helps to accelerate weight loss. He suggests four dietary changes to achieve this that you can implement into your daily eating habits. Let’s look at how to lose weight on a plant-based diet with Greger’s suggestions.
What is the book How Not to Diet about? What are the main takeaways of the book? If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you’re probably aware of all the conflicting advice about what you should eat. In his book How Not to Diet, Michael Greger gives a straight answer for weight loss: a plant-based diet. Read more for a brief overview of the book How Not to Diet.
What causes inflammation in your body? How can you reduce inflammation? Inflammation can be caused by eating processed foods and animal products. In How Not to Diet, Michael Greger suggests several anti-inflammation ingredients that you can add to your food to reduce inflammation. Read more for ways to reduce inflammation that’s hurting your body.