Morbid by Saul Justin Newman review – why everything you think you know about longevity is wrong

Is Japan really full of centenarians? And what about ‘blue zones’? A brilliant skewering of ageing secrets and lies There is a special place in hell reserved for doctors who trade on their authority, status and medical training to monetise public fear and gullibility. Every time I scroll past a qualified physician touting elixirs that promise youthful vigour, cellulite-free thighs or gut microbiome makeovers, I want to poke their fraudulent eyes out. At best, these charlatans have chosen lining their pockets over helping others. At worst, as in the case of the Covid deniers and anti-vaxxers, t

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