How not to die — Michael Greger, M.D.

It’s in our benefit to try to live a healthy life free of diseases, but it’s not always the case. If you research history, you will find that every era has faced its own unique health challenges.

Before the 19th century, human illnesses were primarily caused by the Age of Pestilence and Famine, this era was characterized by high mortality rates and low life expectancy due to infectious diseases, malnutrition, and famine.