How much sleep do I actually need? Can I "boost" my immune system? How dangerous are tight pants? Does the G-spot exist? Why do stomachs rumble? and what, exactly, is an itch? In this entertaining and illuminating guide to the human body, James Hamblin explores those health questions you've always wondered about over the years--and a few you might never have thought to ask. Hamblin draws from cutting-edge research as well as hundreds of interviews with distinguished scientists and medical practitioners, cutting through the myths to present a clear and comprehensive view of how the body works. Written with care, humor and compassion, If Our Bodies Could Talk offers a greater understanding of our physical selves as an essential step toward worrying less and living better.

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