Heart: An Owner's Guide

by Paddy Barrett

Become body literate with An Owner's Guide , the next book in The Body Literacy Library , an enlightening series that will democratize health for a new generation of readers.

An Owner's Guide is an informative, practical, and engaging introduction to all aspects of heart health with the goal of living well and longer. Find out what exactly is the key to a long and healthy life and what is your own personal cardiac risk.

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. An Owner's Guide won't just help you better understand your body-it might even save your life.

Genres: Nonfiction

208 pages, Hardcover

Published May 7, 2024

Reviews

[Philip Koehler · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is for everyone that wants to get started understanding their cardiovascular system in general as well as prevent and delay heart disease. I loved that’s its short and on point and includes several Q&A sections. Great for someone who got a less favorable medical report and wants to learn more.

[Kevin McCann · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent guide to understanding heart disease. It seems to me it is information everyone should know, preferably 20 years before you have heart disease. It's easy reading and very up to date with the most recent research.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative and easy to understand. The formatting did sometimes lead my eyes to places that were not next in the text, but ultimately it gave easily digestible tidbits to help understand heart health and all the things its connected to, and how to improve yours.

[Jacob · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’d recommend it to any heart patient. It doesn’t always stay focused and I think he gives some topics (ie, valve disease) short shrift. But it’s a good quick-access guide to some basic, important info about heart disease.

[Dayna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference.

[Ciara H · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical.
Detailed but not excessively wordy or jargon based.
Explains things clearly and well.