A really interesting, straightforward guide to small tweaks we could all make to our lives to improve health.

You probably know many of the ideas featured in this book, drink more water, walk each day etc. However it's handy to read the science behind them to remind yourself why you should be doing them. There's also some new ideas I hadn't come across before, such as eating more beetroot!

I like the way it was laid out, broken into times of day that the author suggests you might want to add these healthy habits in. Plus the idea of just adding one thing at a time is not too overwhelming, it makes it seem much more doable.

The book is fairly short and quick to read, a fair amount of full page images and quotes as fillers but I did find it a useful read.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publishers and Dr. Michael Mosley. While I haven't finished this book, I plan on perusing this on my own time for certain problems and triggers I may encounter while working and/or with my family.
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Really useful book. I enjoyed how everything was broken down. It was easy to read big sections or small parts.
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Definitely going to be putting some of his tips into practise and it feels achievable which I think is key

This book is put in a very simple format and is quick and easy to read if you’re busy and on the go, with basic language used and set up so you can pick and choose what you read. In fact, it’s written in a way that would make this ideal if you want to read a quick chapter/section before bed each night or if you’re looking for something quick and easy to read whilst on the toilet. Allowing you to clearly read the section that’s most appealing to you at the time, taking up a few pages on any of the giving topics. It’s informative on the subject, highlights some of the benefits and the study and other people’s research behind each new thing and includes how to introduce and maintain this change.

I did find myself skimming through certain sections that were not of interest to me, such as meditation and so forth. Not only do I not like meditation, but there’s just some stuff I don’t have the time to do or try to include in my daily life. However, if this is something for you, it does include ways and tips on how to start, plus all the benefits of meditating.

Thank you to netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this. All opinions are my own.

I had my eye on this book for a while and even more so after it was recommended to me by a specialist healthcare professional.

This book was brilliant. I enjoyed reading the science behind the 'Just One Thing' examples and was pleased that this wasn't too technical or I'm depth. Descriptions and examples were to the point and in terms that were easy to understand. The case studies were great too, knowing that 'normal' every day people had also tried these ideas and found benefit from them too.

This book is one that you can dip in and out of when you have a spare 5 minutes. I read it cover to cover but you absolutely don't need to. There are lots of examples of ways to make small changes that lead to big differences. I was also fond of the emphasis on finding what works for us as individuals. Although to be honest there weren't any ideas that I wouldn't be willing to try.

The information in this book is precise and interesting and will leave you wanting to read more.

I would and will be recommending this book to everyone and have already purchased a paperback copy to keep to hand. The only recommendation I would make is to write a book two for more ideas and tips to make a change.

Great book to dip in and out of. A lot of it is common sense but some great little tips and the best time of day to incorporate them.

I was thrilled when I saw I could get a chance to read this book as I have been a fan of Michael Mosely for a long time. I found this a nice straightforward read with plenty of hints and tips, some quite obvious and others more novel. Overall, I really enjoyed this and I will be taking forward some of the key messages in my life.

I listened to some of the podcasts but prefer to have a book to refer to, so this is great. I like the idea of simple things that can change your mental and physical health for the better.

Good information - some of which is already common knowledge but some I was less familiar with. If you are looking to make small changes to your nutrition or lifestyle to improve your health, this is a good read.

I was keen to read Just One Thing by Michael Mosley because I’ve enjoyed his TV programmes and I wasn’t disappointed. I think it’s an excellent source of information about improving your health. He picked 30 of his favourite things that you could fit into your life and explains the benefits of each one. He divides the day into periods – morning, mid morning, lunch time, afternoon and evening, giving examples of things to try throughout the day.

I’ve highlighted just a few in this post. S0me of them I already knew about, like doing exercise, doing squats and lunges, drinking water, meditation, spending time outdoors, taking a break to reduce stress, deep breathing, and so on. And I was very pleased to see that reading fiction for 30 minutes a day is a whole brain workout!

Other ideas that were new to me are things like drinking coffee, which lowers the risk of strokes, heart disease, cancer and dementia, and eccentric exercise – which involves walking downhill, down stairs and lowering weights, which have been shown to be more effective than running uphill, up stairs and lifting weights.

I knew about eating an apple a day, but not about the benefits of eating beetroot (which I love) two to three times a week. One thing that really pleased me is finding out that eating two squares of dark chocolate a day instead of eating sweet treats, lowers blood pressure and boosts your brain. In fact most of the ideas improve your mood and sleep, how your brain functions, and reduce anxiety, stress, fatigue and depression and so on. Standing on one leg, for example improves your balance, improves your core strength, and posture which reduces the likelihood of falling and breaking bones. Singing loudly for 5 minutes a day not only boosts your mood, and reduces anxiety, but can also relieve chronic pain.

It’s an inspiring book to read for making small changes, and some not so small changes, to improve your health and well-being. I’ve already started to stand on one leg whilst brushing my teeth and doing squats/lunges whilst waiting for the kettle to boil and will be trying more of the ideas too.

This book was very interesting. The way it was set out made it all seem very easy and you want to start putting some of the suggestions/ tasks into your day and reap the benefits.

This is a great book! it’s user-friendly and brimming with valuable and engaging tips and ideas. Whilst none of them are perhaps “groundbreaking” there’s plenty of advice to help you improve areas of your life that might need a shake up.

I really enjoyed this book it was a really easy to read, succinct guide to improving general health. Rather than leaving me feeling slightly overwhelmed - which many health books do - this one provided advice on small, manageable things that can be done to improve my overall health.
Almost all of the advice given were things that I had heard before, however it was helpful to have some science backing up the advice along with realistic case studies.
A great book you can read in a few sittings and a good way to refresh your knowledge of healthy living. Thoroughly enjoyable.

This book is so well laid out and provides all the information in a clear and easy to understand way. I've not read any of Dr Mosley's books before, but have listened to him on podcasts, and this book is a great written version of the advice I've heard him give.

I first saw Just One Thing when it was extracted in the Daily Mail, so when I was given the chance to read the book in return for a review via @netgalley I was very exited. I read Michael Mosley's Daily Mail column and enjoy his straight forward approach.

The book didn't disappoint. It is divided into time of day sections with just one tiny thing you can do each day to help improve health. As an example one thing could be to drink a glass of water before meals, or another would be to stand on one leg while cleaning your teeth.

Each idea is well presented and explained in a language we can all understand. Michael gives details of how that one thing can benefit you and why it is important, all evidenced through scientific evidence. Which he references in the book so the reader can easily do further research if they wish.

I have found over the last couple of weeks that just incorporating just one or two ideas really does have its benefits and is very easy to add to your daily routine.

Anyone with very little time, or inclination, for the gym will find this book not just enjoyable to read and easy to understand but beneficial to health and well being too.

A short book you can dip in and out of or read all at one go, then decide which changes you might fancy trying first. There's nothing new in there that isn't common sense or anything we weren't already aware of such as sitting for hours is bad for you, getting out in the sunshine and fresh air is good for both your physical and mental health. But for each healthy tip there's an explanation of the studies and the science behind each one and it was that which I found really interesting. For example who knew walking at a pace downhill will actually do more for your muscles than walking uphill. There are plenty of hills around where I live that I can walk down (unfortunately I would have to walk back up them too if I want to go home).

I was also pleased to see that our recent change from lunch time processed ham sandwiches to salad (including beetroot) and oily fish is going to prove very beneficial, though I didn't realise that tinned Tuna Fish isn't classed as one of the oily fish rich in Omega 3, which is good because I can now cross that off my shopping list as I do actually find it quite boring.

So even though it really covers only the basics of improving your physical and mental health, there are still things to learn in there that you might not otherwise have realised.

I had to DNF this unfortunately. There was nothing in it that I don't already know. Thanks for the review copy.

Dr Michael Mosley was a doctor and is now a TV presenter and journalist.
This is an easy to follow book full of excellent tips to improve our health and wellbeing.
It is both informative and interesting. I am gradually extending the length of time that I can stand on one leg. This is apparently useful for helping against falls.
I've never been keen on beetroot, but I shall now give it another go, as the book mentions its many health benefits.
I would highly recommend this book A great gift idea.

If you’ve missed Mosley’s podcasts during lockdown, this is the next best thing. In true Mosley style, there is no waffling or patronising, merely snugly packaged tidbits of information, easily digestible and, more importantly, followable. There are no grand revelations here, but little nudges towards a healthier you without resorting to fads or having to buy your own weight in lifestyle accessories.
There are some “one things” that I certainly will NOT incorporate into my life, kimchi and playing video games are two of them, but there’ are plenty ideas to try out and they’re not overwhelming.
That said, my scientific brain would have loved to have all those research papers quoted in footnotes in their relevant place rather than links lumped together at the end of the book - even if it would “spoil” the pretty layout.