How the Ancient Greeks Can Improve Your Health
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Written 1800 years ago, might Galen's healthy living be useful for us in the 21st century?
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The interactive session explores an ancient greek's programme for healthy living. Written 1800 years ago, Galen's medical system was the basis of Western and Islamic Medicine for 1600 years. Might Galen's healthy living be useful for us in the 21st century? Join Professor John Wilkins to consider Galen’s advice on the environment, eating and drinking, exercise, sleep, regulating the body, and mental health.
