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The Optimized Human
A beginner's guide to biohacking
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If you want to improve your life, health and happiness you need to upgrade the fundamentals: sleep, nutrition, exercise, work and the mind. And the best way to do this is through applying science, nutrition and even technology to these areas of our lives - the...
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If you want to improve your life, health and happiness you need to upgrade the fundamentals: sleep, nutrition, exercise, work and the mind. And the best way to do this is through applying science, nutrition and even technology to these areas of our lives - the art known as 'biohacking'.But targeting all of these areas individually can feel overwhelming - and that's where this book comes in. While there is an almost endless array of research into what may, or may not, help your health, The Optimized Human harnesses the most cutting-edge information on science, diet and technology and turns them into a practical, manageable and customizable plan that will revolutionize every area of your wellbeing.It is the missing manual of the human body, and an essential addition to the library, work desk, kitchen, gym, suitcase or bedroom of anyone who wants to get the best out of their life.
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ISBN: 9781529447651
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 April 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Quercus Publishing
Illustration: b/w images
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
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Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 496
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About the Author
Teemu Arina (Author)
Teemu Arina has a professional career of two decades as a technology entrepreneur, author and professional speaker. He is considered as one of the forefront thinkers on the digital transformation of humanity. His work focuses on studying the intersection of man and the machine in order to improve productivity, health and wellbeing.He received the Leonardo Award (under the patronage of European Parliament and UNESCO) in 2015 with the theme "Humanity in Digitization". He was selected as Top 100 Most Influential People in IT in 2016 by TIVI and Speaker of the Year in 2017 by Speakersforum Finland. He has delivered popular keynote presentations in countries such as US, UK, China, Japan, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Russia and Germany, and advised senior top management, consulted government organisations, lectured in universities, built startup businesses and acted as the chairperson for projects funded by the European Union. In his free time he enjoys photography, videography, foraging and culinary arts.Olli Sovijarvi (Author) Dr Olli Sovijarvi is one of the pioneers of holistic medicine in Finland. At the beginning of his career Dr Sovijarvi worked as a medical duty officer at the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service. In 2006 he graduated from the University of Helsinki with a Licentiate degree in Medicine and has completed an Integral Theory degree at the John F. Kennedy University, focusing on psychology and philosophy.His numerous media appearances, social media articles and Finland's first health podcast have expanded the general public's awareness of what health care can be. Dr Sovijarvi has also acted as consultant to various companies and service providers operating in the fields of wellness and health technology.Jaakko Halmetoja (Author) Jaakko Halmetoja is a nutrition expert, non-fiction writer and active lecturer. He is passionate about maintaining a state of exceptional health through nutrition and lifestyle in a way that is fun and enjoyable.Known as a pioneer of the superfood phenomenon, popularizer of the chaga mushroom and other medicinal fungi and "chocolate alchemist", Mr Halmetoja has introduced the general public of Finland to the health benefits and unique uses of various foods and medicinal plants through TV and radio appearances and more than 600 publiclectures.More from Health & Wellness
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