Acclaimed science writer Brian Clegg presents the latest scientific advice, cutting through the vested interests and confusing contradictory statements that litter the media and the internet to give a clear picture of what science is telling us right now about changing our lives for the better. Discover why the much-advertised antioxidants aren't good for you, the truth about fat and sugar and why one of the healthiest foods contains carcinogens and 21 E-numbers. Find out what works and what doesn't in enhancing brainpower - from the failure of playing Mozart to babies to the surprising abilities of caffeine and nicotine. Understand the tools that advertisers use to persuade us and how to turn the psychological pressure back on them. From the failings of the five second rule to the truth about phone masts and nuclear power, kept up-to- date with an online resource, Science for Life is your guide to surviving and thriving in the modern world.