Make yourself heart attack proof

One of the most enjoyable aspects of my line of work is the opportunity to regularly hear other scientists talk about their research - although this is normally in chemistry, I often get inspired by scientific talks in other areas. The video above shows the author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, Dr Caldwell Esselstyn - a medical doctor, or physician as they say in the states - giving a talk at a healthy lifestyle expo, so the science jargon is largely absent. I found his book remarkable and if you can in any way find the ~ 1 hr it takes to watch this video, it gives a great summary of the book's contents. With heart disease the number one killer in Australia, I urge you to watch this video and take heed of Dr Esselstyn's words. If you want to know more about him or his book, he has a website here; I can lend the book to anyone who is interested - if you live in SEQ, Redcliffe library also has a copy, however Brisbane City Council Library does not.