Have you ever heard phrases like: “Do such-and-such in the mornings and you’ll be healthy” or “Eat this, it’s good for your health,” “Why did you buy it—it’s harmful, throw it away right now.”
Try asking such a person (or yourself): what does “good” or “harmful” actually mean? The truth is simple: good is what prolongs life, harmful is what shortens it. But is it really possible to live longer just from eating one apple or drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning?
All these tips come from people’s unwavering belief in a “magic pill” that should protect them from any harm.
Together with the book’s heroes—a brave hamster who wants to live a little longer, and a wise snake who knows how the human body works—take part in an exciting journey and answer the question: does a “magic pill” exist?