How Not to Die (Too Soon)

My sticky notes from How Not to Die (Too Soon), by Devi Sridhar: On the social dimension of health and why self-help is bollocks: You might wonder why you should read this book if its about our limited agency... In search of longevity, you could expose yourself to sunlight first thing every morning or take an ice bath, but if the air you are breathing is not clean, the water you are drinking is dirty, the roads you walk or drive on are unsafe, or many people you meet in the street carry military-grade weapons... well, your gratitude journal isn't going to do much. On my paunch: It should be less than 80cm for women and 94cm for men. How Devi exercises: Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective at reducing mild to moderate symptoms of depression, stress and anxiety than medication or cognitive behaviour therapy. I tend to follow a weekly plan that involves cardio exercises (which increase heart rate), resistance training (which builds muscle), and flexibility and core strength…