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The Miracle Pill by Peter Walker

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We are bombarded with images of fitness and sport, everything from the sculpted torsos of reality TV shows to stories about cycle races and ultra-marathons. But at the same time, four in ten British adults, and 80% of children, are so sedentary they don't meet even the minimum recommended levels for mov ement. What's going on?  The answer is simple: activity became exercise. What for centuries was universal and everyday has become the fetishised pursuit of a minority, whether the superhuman feats of elite athletes, or a chore slotted into busy schedules. Yes, most people know physical activity is good for us.  And yet 1.5 billion people around the world are so inactive they are at greater risk of everything from heart disease to diabetes, cancer, arthritis and depression, even dementia. Sedentary living now kills more people than obesity, despite receiving much less attention, and is causing a pandemic of chronic ill health many experts predict could soon bankrupt the NHS. Scientists call activity 'The Miracle Pill' - if you could turn incidental daily movement into a drug, it would be the most valuable pill in the world.  How did we get here? Daily, constant exertion was an integral part of humanity for millennia, but in just a few decades movement was virtually designed out of people's lives through transformed workplaces, the dominance of the car, and a built environment which encourages people to be static. In a world now also infiltrated by ubiquitous screens, app-summoned taxis and shopping delivered to your door, it can be shocking to realise exactly how sedentary many of us are. A recent study found almost half of middle-aged English people don't walk continuously for ten minutes or more in an average month. At current trends, scientists forecast, the average US adult will expend little more energy in an average week than someone who spent all their time in bed.  This book is a chronicle of this very modern and largely unexplored catastrophe, and the story of the people trying to turn it around. But it also offers readers an empowering individual template for change - as well as, for some, a wake-up call that their lifestyle might not be quite as healthy as they believe.    ...Show more

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The Diet Compass: 12-step guide to science-based nutrition for a healthier and longer life by Bas Kast; David Shaw (Translator)

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The answer to all questions about ageing and nutrition. When science journalist Bas Kast collapsed with chest pains when he was only 40, he was faced with an existential question: had he ruined his health with junk food? He decided to radically change his eating habits in order to heal himself. But what is really good for you? This was the beginning of a journey of discovery into the latest research into ageing and nutrition -- and it lasted several years. What do people with a particularly long life span eat? How can you lose weight efficiently? Are afflictions typical of old age avoidable? Can you 'eat yourself young' with certain foods? Much of what we think is healthy can even be harmful. Bas Kast has filtered out from thousands of sometimes contradictory studies scientifically founded findings about what really makes for healthy eating. ...Show more

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Covid-19: Everything You Need to Know About the Coronavirus and the Race for the Vaccine by Michael Mosley

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This book charts the trajectory of the COVID-19 virus, from its emergence in China at the end of 2019 to its rapid worldwide spread.   Based on the latest scientific discoveries, Dr Mosley gives you a detailed understanding of the secrets of this coronavirus, how it spreads, how it infects your body and how your immune system tries to fight back. Armed with the facts you'll be in a much better position to protect yourself and your family when the world begins to reopen.   Dr Mosley also follows the work of leading doctors and virus researchers as they battle to find treatments and a safe and effective vaccine (ultimately, the only way to defeat the virus).   Eating well, sleeping soundly, exercising and managing your stress are all critical for keeping your brain, body and immune system in the best possible shape over the coming months. These are areas where Dr Mosley is well known for his science-based and practical approach.       ...Show more

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Eat Like The Animals by David Raubenheimer; Stephen J. Simpson

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Our evolutionary ancestors once possessed the ability to intuit what food their bodies needed, in what proportions, and ate the right things in the proper amounts--effortlessly balanced. When and why did we lose this ability, and how can we get it back? David Raubenheimer and Stephen Simpson answer the se questions in a compelling narrative, based upon five "eureka" moments they experienced in the course of their groundbreaking research. The book shares their colorful scientific journey--from the foothills of Cape Town, to the deserts of Australia--culminating in a unifying theory of nutrition that has profound implications for our current epidemic of metabolic diseases and obesity. The authors ultimately offer useful prescriptions to understand the unwanted side effects of fad diets, gain control over one's food environment, and see that delicious and healthy are integral parts of proper eating.   ...Show more

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One Piece of Advice: Words to Guide You Through Early Breast Cancer by Yvonne Hughes

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If you've just been diagnosed with early breast cancer, then this is the book to help you through it. It's a wealth of advice, from the 'been there, done that' cancer club.

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Fat: the Secret Organ by Mariette Boon; Liesbeth van Rossum; Colleen Higgins (Translator)

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Everywhere we look, whether on TV or in a magazine, we're confronted with the same message. You need to be thinner, you need to be on a diet, you need to take so-called 'fat burning' supplements. But should this be accepted wisdom? What do we know about the fat that we would like to lose rather than emb race? No other organ - yes, fat is an organ - has so many prejudicial attitudes towards it with people having such limited knowledge about it. And that is completely unjustified as doctors and fat researchers Dr Mariëtte Boon and Professor Liesbeth van Rossum show in Fat: The Secret Organ. In this thorough and accessible book, these two scientists will talk about the latest research in this field of study. Did you know that: - fat generates important hormones? - fat can communicate with your brain? - fat is essential to staying alive? - the cause of excess fat often has nothing to do with too much food or too little exercise? - stress, genetic predisposition and hormonal disorders affect the fat in your body? - fat shaming has significant psychological effects? - a crash diet does not benefit you... This entertaining and informative book gives a fascinating and often surprising glimpse into the secret life of fat. ...Show more

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Members Club - A User's Guide to the Penis by Piet Hoebeke

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Wherever there are people, there are penises. And even though men always carry their penis with them, we might not know it as well as we think... Members Club is a fascinating and important exploration of the penis written by leading urologist, Piet Hoebeke. 'Piet Hoebeke knows dick all, which in this case is the highest compliment.' o Tom Rosenthal Half of the world's population has one; the other half sometimes comes into contact with it, and yet a great deal of ignorance exists regarding the penis. Join celebrated professor of urology Piet Hoebeke, one of the world's leading experts in his field, as he sets out to clarify the mysteries of the male reproductive organ. Professor Hoebeke draws on his years of experience to address the key questions, such as- What is the ideal penis? What's the best technique for taking a pee? Why is an erection that lasts 24 hours a bad thing? And, of course- What to do when your foreskin gets stuck between the zipper of your trousers? Other areas covered include- the evolution of the penis, size, deviations, sexual health, the disturbed relationship between the man and his penis, sperm production, and the art of good penis maintenance. Members Club is the no-nonsense guide every penis user needs. ...Show more

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12WBT Low-Carb Solution by Michelle Bridges

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Michelle's extraordinarily successful 12WBT program has helped hundreds of thousands of Australians lose almost 2 million kilos over 10 years. 12WBT Low-carb Solution advocates an easy low-carb approach to healthy eating - comprising moderate protein, small amounts of good fat, and SMART carbs (low car bs, not no carbs) - with a focus on natural, unprocessed foods. This book contains:- 120 simple low-carb recipes- dietitian-approved meal plans - easy-to-follow exercises - general advice to help individuals reset their habits, lose weight and foster long-term good health. Above all, it contains a solution. It's perfect for those who are already familiar with 12WBT or for those who are interested in learning more about a program that has been tried, tested and loved by thousands of everyday Australians. ...Show more

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The Age-Well Plan by Susan Saunders

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The Age-Well Project dived deep into the science of ageing well, and authors Annabel and Susan explained how they overhauled their own lives to prioritise healthy longevity. In The Age-Well Plan, Susan draws on almost a decade of extensive research into healthy longevity and her experience as a health coach to give you the tools you need to live your own age-well life. Her simple, clear and easy-to-follow six-week plan will show you how to make changes -- small and large -- to support healthy ageing, and prioritise the changes most appropriate for your body, lifestyle and circumstances. The first week of the plan guides you to understand your goals as you age and explains how to evaluate your current health and risk factors, in order to devise a bespoke plan for your body and brain. The subsequent weeks focus on the key elements of healthy ageing -- diet, exercise, sleep, engagement and the environment -- to help you build a personalised plan that will kickstart your age-well life. ...Show more

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This Book Could Save Your Life - The Science of Living Longer Better by New Scientist; Graham Lawton

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You are what you eat. Food and diet have an enormous influence on your health and well-being, but eating the right amount of the right things - and not too much of the wrong things - isn't easy. But, as in most walks of life, knowledge is power. This book will empower you to eat healthily, lose weight, and sort the fads from the science facts. This is the New Scientist take on a "New Year, New You" book: an eye-opening and myth-busting guide to everything from sugar to superfoods, from fasting to eating like a caveman and from veganism to your gut microbiome. Forget faddy diet books or gimmicky exercise programs, this is what is scientifically proven to make you live longer and to be healthier and happier. ...Show more

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Sleep Easy by Bernice Tuffery

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Bad sleep sucks. Sleep deficiency defies our biology and sabotages our days. Yet more than a third of us struggle to get to sleep or stay asleep at night. We can shake off the odd sleepless night, but when sleep difficulties persist, things start to unravel. Sleep debt takes its toll on our mood, energy , and productivity. It affects our behaviour around food and exercise as well as eroding our immunity, even our mental and physical health. As our best efforts to help ourselves fail, or perpetuate the problem, we can feel disillusioned, disempowered and frustratingly stuck. You're not alone, and there is a way through. This six-week, step-by-step guide will help you sleep easy. Bernice Tuffery, fed up after years of compromised sleep, made it her mission to learn how to sleep well again. She'd tried early nights, warm baths, a bit of yoga and meditation, but nothing worked. Even natural supplements, over-the-counter sleep aids, melatonin, and at times sleeping pills, failed to deliver a sustainable solution. As a qualitative market researcher, she was determined to know how to sleep naturally again. She discovered a proven, natural, and very learnable way to improve chronic sleep difficulties. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia (CBTi) is recognised internationally by sleep experts as the gold-standard treatment for insomnia. But with a lack of awareness, a severe shortage of experts offering it and virtually no public funding for treatment in New Zealand and Australia, it's hard and expensive to access. From her discussions with sleep professionals, extensive research and her lived-experience of restoring her own sleep, Bernice shares her knowledge with humour and heart. Confident that CBTi can be self-taught, she offers this practical and inspiring insiders' guide to getting a good night's sleep. ...Show more

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The Hormone Repair Manual by Lara Briden

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For many women, perimenopause and menopause are daunting mysteries, dreaded occurrences, or a little of both. The Hormone Repair Manual is a must-have guide to demystifying the process, both physically and emotionally, and finding a path that will help you not only survive these years, but also thrive. This is an easy-to-read exploration of all the ways you can soothe, cool, nourish and strengthen your body. Lara offers tips on how to speak to your doctor about evidence-based solutions - including hormone therapies, natural treatments, nutritional supplements and a healthy diet - aiming to alleviate common symptoms, such as hot flushes, insomnia, mood, weight gain, low libido and heavy and painful periods. Backed by scientific research and real-world case studies, Hormone Repair Manual is a calming and reassuring look into achieving healthy hormones. ...Show more

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