Just One Thing: How simple changes can transform your life

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Born in Kolkata, India, the son of a bank director, Mosley studied philosophy, politics and economics at New College, Oxford before working for two years as a banker in the City of London. Instead of harping on the negatives, Dr Mosley highlights the benefits of standing for a few minutes at least once every hour. Chatting to experts and road-testing all of his tips, he enlists the help of some special guests to help you find that one small thing that could really make a difference to how you feel every day. This book is based on his podcast of the same name and essentially comprises a whole heap of simple, easy to include in daily life habits that have the potential to improve your health and wellbeing. I was shocked to read about the direct relationship between longevity and the ability to stand on one leg with your eyes closed.

Michael Mosley (born 22 March 1957) is a British television journalist, producer and presenter who has worked for the BBC since 1985. If time is tight, what's the one thing that you should be doing to improve your health and wellbeing? This book is based on a podcast that was started during lockdown, just introduces Just One Thing each episode you can do to improve your health. This is a book, then, that will tell you how, when, and why to, amongst other things: stand on one leg; finish your shower with a burst of cold; eat fermented food; fast overnight; eat oily fish; delay your morning coffee; sing; learn to do something new; eat an apple; put plants in your room; stand up; eat dark chocolate; read fiction; and count your blessings. Mosley avoids getting into the weeds but for those inclined, there are links at the end to dig deeper.I've definitely been inspired to make some simple changes to my daily routine which I'm sure will better my well-being. fun hacks to bring a smile to your dial - some madcap, others plain common sense but all delivered in Michael Mosley’s relaxed trademark style.

Still it's a nice little list of small changes you can easily make to your life and they're all suggestions rather than commandments.This unbiased review is from an uncorrected proof copy provided by NetGalley and Octopus Publishing. I think we all recognise that a sedentary lifestyle and sitting for prolonged periods is terrible for our health. In this episode, Pilates expert Professor Ruth Melo from the University of San Paulo reveals all about the benefits of Pilates on our cardiovascular endurance, core strength and healthy ageing.