Of making many books there is no end
In my new book Drop Dead Healthy, I try to become the healthiest person alive. In doing so, I examine hundreds of activities to determine if they are healthy.
Is meditation healthy? Yes. Petting dogs? Yes, because it lowers the blood pressure. Sitting? Definitely not. Going to a noisy restaurant? No. Taking naps? Thank God yes.
One of the few activities I didn’t discuss: Reading. Is reading healthy? Or will it slowly murder you?
No doubt I’m a bit biased, but I’ve come to the conclusion that overall, books are, in fact, good for your health. (…)
More and more research shows that sitting is bad for you. It significantly increases your chances of heart disease and slows your metabolism.
This is why, for my book, I ignored the siren call of my chair and did a lot of reading standing up. Reading on your feet burns about 34 more calories per hour than reading while sitting. Eventually, I took it further. I bought a treadmill, converted it into a desk, and did all my reading and writing while walking. It took me about a thousand miles to write the book.
