James Hamblin

James Hamblin is known for his thought-provoking and insightful books about human behavior, relationships, and self-improvement. He is an American journalist, medical doctor, and best-selling author who was born in 1972 in Indiana. He wrote the New York Times bestseller “If Our Bodies Could Talk” and was an editor-at-large of The Atlantic magazine.

Hamblin graduated from Amherst College and then obtained his medical degree from the University of Michigan. Afterward, he completed an internal medicine residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and was a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania.

In 2010, Hamblin wrote the book If Our Bodies Could Talk – A Guide To Operating and Maintaining a Human Body. The book explains how to take care of and understand your own body. He offers informed opinions on nutrition, sleep, exercise, medical testing and medication, and how to interpret news from the world of medical research.

In the book, Hamblin takes a thoughtful approach to health care, encouraging readers to make informed decisions about their own health. He emphasizes the importance of preventative care, understanding the factors that raise individual risks, and the role of lifestyle changes in medicine, setting an example of compassionate and patient-centered care. His advice isn’t all simple advice; he also delves into complex topics like recognizing and respecting the ethical considerations of medicine and navigating the confusing terrain of medical insurance.

Hamblin’s 2015 book, The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50, was also a New York Times bestseller. In it, he explains why midlife is often a difficult and challenging period for many people. He dives into why, on average, people’s levels of contentment rise again in their 50s and 60s despite the fact that physical health and prosperity often decline.

Hamblin’s latest book, Clean: The New Science of Skin, is a comprehensive look at the latest scientific and medical advances that shape our understanding of skin health. Drawing on his extensive research and clinical experience, Hamblin offers valuable information on minimizing wrinkles, sun damage, essential skin-care products and much more.

In both his fiction and non-fiction writing, Hamblin lends a voice of honesty and wisdom, offering his readers practical and meaningful advice. His books are not only informative but also entertaining, often making complex topics accessible and interesting. With each book, he encourages readers to think more deeply about their own lives, promoting the tenets of both personal growth and collective wellbeing.