Merlin Thomas MBChB, PhD, FRACP is Professor of Medicine at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Professor Thomas is both a physician and a research scientist. His research primarily focuses on diabetes and its complications, and finding practical means for their control, but he has a broader interest in all aspects of preventive medicine and ageing. He has published over 300 articles in many of the world’s leading medical journals, as well as several books including 'Understanding Type 2 Diabetes' and 'Fast Living, Slow Ageing'. He is internationally recognized as a speaker, opinion-leader, teacher and medical storyteller.

"In The Longevity List, Professor Merlin Thomas uses the latest scientific research to help you understand what the fuss about some things is really all about, and how easy choices can improve your health and your chance of living a long life"

• IntroductionDo I really have to …#1 Cut out the chocolate?#2 Cut down on the booze? #3 Cut down on the caffeine?#4 Lose the waist?#5 Get off the couch?#6 Eat less fat?#7 Eat less added sugar?#8 Cut out the starch?#9 Eat more fruit and vegetables?#10 Lower my cholesterol?#11 Lower my blood pressure?#12 Breathe fresh air?#13 Get more sunshine?#14 Not catch cold?#15 Avoid accidents?#16 Deal with stress?#17 Find love?Read more about … Index

Merlin Thomas MBChB, PhD, FRACP is Professor of Medicine at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Professor Thomas is both a physician and a research scientist. His research primarily focuses on diabetes and its complications, and finding practical means for their control, but he has a broader interest in all aspects of preventive medicine and ageing. He has published over 300 articles in many of the world’s leading medical journals, as well as several books including 'Understanding Type 2 Diabetes' and 'Fast Living, Slow Ageing'. He is internationally recognized as a speaker, opinion-leader, teacher and medical storyteller.

"In The Longevity List, Professor Merlin Thomas uses the latest scientific research to help you understand what the fuss about some things is really all about, and how easy choices can improve your health and your chance of living a long life"

• IntroductionDo I really have to …#1 Cut out the chocolate?#2 Cut down on the booze? #3 Cut down on the caffeine?#4 Lose the waist?#5 Get off the couch?#6 Eat less fat?#7 Eat less added sugar?#8 Cut out the starch?#9 Eat more fruit and vegetables?#10 Lower my cholesterol?#11 Lower my blood pressure?#12 Breathe fresh air?#13 Get more sunshine?#14 Not catch cold?#15 Avoid accidents?#16 Deal with stress?#17 Find love?Read more about … Index

Merlin Thomas MBChB, PhD, FRACP is Professor of Medicine at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Professor Thomas is both a physician and a research scientist. His research primarily focuses on diabetes and its complications, and finding practical means for their control, but he has a broader interest in all aspects of preventive medicine and ageing. He has published over 300 articles in many of the world’s leading medical journals, as well as several books including 'Understanding Type 2 Diabetes' and 'Fast Living, Slow Ageing'. He is internationally recognized as a speaker, opinion-leader, teacher and medical storyteller.

"In The Longevity List, Professor Merlin Thomas uses the latest scientific research to help you understand what the fuss about some things is really all about, and how easy choices can improve your health and your chance of living a long life"

• IntroductionDo I really have to …#1 Cut out the chocolate?#2 Cut down on the booze? #3 Cut down on the caffeine?#4 Lose the waist?#5 Get off the couch?#6 Eat less fat?#7 Eat less added sugar?#8 Cut out the starch?#9 Eat more fruit and vegetables?#10 Lower my cholesterol?#11 Lower my blood pressure?#12 Breathe fresh air?#13 Get more sunshine?#14 Not catch cold?#15 Avoid accidents?#16 Deal with stress?#17 Find love?Read more about … Index