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Lädt ... Sex Sleep Eat Drink Dream: A Day in the Life of Your Bodyvon Jennifer Ackerman
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. I enjoyed this overview of body processes in an average 24 hour period. It's one of those books that could easily have been 2 or 3 times longer without being boring. I found the writing accessible and liked the inclusion of real-life examples from the author's own body. ( ) Ackerman adequately portrays the body in all of it's daily nuances. I was intrigued to pick up this book and learn a little bit more about the physicalities of a regular day. There is no doubt this is a tough topic for any author to tackle. Ultimately, I found the sections on dreams and sleep the most powerful. Now if only the government would begin mandating employers to permit naps, shorten the work day, and encourage frequent breaks for physical activity... :-) (...) verschaft een schat aan weetjes over wat er gebeurt in ons lichaam als we vrijen, eten, slapen, drinken en dromen, en nog veel meer. http://minervaria.wordpress.com/2010/03/20/vrijen-slapen-eten-drinken-dromen/ About: Just as the title states, Ackerman takes the reader through a day in the life of the human body. The focus is on chronobiology and circadian rhythms. Therefore the reader learns the "best" and "worst" times to do certain things such as exercise, drink alcohol, eat, take pills, sleep etc. Pros: Readable. Notes section and index. Interesting look at a field I knew little about. Cons: While the writing isn't bad, it is not what I would call vibrant. Understandably, she spends a large chunk of the book discussing sleep and does a nice job of presenting different studies concerning why we need sleep. However, in other parts of the book, she often relies only on one or two studies, which left me wondering if there was more information (either in dissent or agreement) on certain topics. In a section on exercise she states that "Studies suggest that morning trainers can reach higher work rates" but then fails to cite the studies in the notes section, leaving me wary of her research. The effects of Daylight Saving time are not mentioned, which I thought was a very large oversight given the topic of the book. Grade: C Zeige 5 von 5 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
Acclaimed science writer Jennifer Ackerman lends her keen eye and lively voice to this marvellous exploration of the human body. Taking us through a typical day, from the arousal of the senses in the morning to the reverie of sleep and dreams, Ackerman reveals the human form as we've never seen it: busy, cunning, and miraculous. Advances in genetics and medical imaging have allowed us to peer more deeply inside ourselves than ever before, revealing that we are intensely rhythmic creatures. The human body is like a clock -- an entire shop of clocks, actually -- measuring out the seconds, minutes, days, and seasons of life. Ackerman shows the importance of synchronising our actions with our biological rhythms -- and how defying them can cause us real harm. We learn the best time of day to drink a cocktail, take a nap, run a race, give a presentation, and take medication, along with a host of other curious facts, such as why you succumb to a cold and your spouse doesn't, even though you've both been exposed to the same sick child. Did you know that you can tell time in your sleep? Or that up to half of the calories you consume can be burned off by fidgeting? That women have more nightmares than men? That tuna, sardines, and walnuts may ease depression? At once entertaining and deeply practical, this fascinating book will make you think of your body in an entirely new way. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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