The Evolutionary Mismatch Problem: Understanding the Diseases of Modern Civilization

By Dani Paschkes

The typical lifestyle of modern Western societies favors the development of many non-communicable diseases, health problems linked to the way we live and which have continued to increase during the last decades.

After explaining what environmental factors are and why they are harming us, this book outlines those that may have the greatest impact on the development of these types of diseases in modern societies. Circadian rhythms, the gut microbiota, diet, and physical activity are some of them.

All these factors have been affected by the changes in our lifestyle, producing a disharmony between us and our environment, which over time, takes its toll.

Reducing the hostility of this constantly changing environment and making it more friendly towards us is something to which very little attention is usually paid, not only by the general population, but often even from health professionals.

The author tries to argue the reasons and justify them taking into account human evolution and nature, a necessary condition for them to make sense and fit within the concept of evolutionary mismatch.

Addressing health problems by reducing this imbalance could not only be a significant help in working through many diseases linked to modern lifestyles, but it could also be the most effective and least used method for preventing them.

Could we be doing something wrong?

The Evolutionary Mismatch Problem: Understanding the Diseases of Modern Civilization is an essential book for understanding many of the illnesses typical of societies that follow a modern lifestyle.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HKG67NFQ
• ISBN13: 9798175764025
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.5" x 6.1"