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Book Synopsis- THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, AND OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD GLOBALLY -This is the ultimate manual for living better and longer.For all its successes, mainstream medicine has failed to make much progress against the diseases of ageing that kill most people: heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and type 2 diabetes. Too often, it intervenes with treatments too late, prolonging lifespan at the expense of quality of life. Dr Peter Attia, the world's top longevity expert who is featured on Chris Hemsworth's National Geographic documentary LIMITLESS, believes we must replace this outdated framework with a personalised, proactive strategy for longevity.This isn't 'biohacking,' it's science: a well-founded strategic approach to extending lifespan while improving our physical, cognitive and emotional health, making each decade better than the one before. With Outlive's practical advice and roadmap, you can plot a different path for your life, one that lets you outlive your genes to make each decade better than the one before.In the Daily Mail's 'TOP READS OF 2023: Books that will help you feel better for longer''One of the most important books you'll ever read.' - Steven D. Levitt, New York Times bestselling author of Freakonomics'Highlighters at the ready. This is jam packed with things you will wish you had known before. I devoured the audiobook and instantly bought a hard copy to keep on my desk' - Dr Julie Smith, bestselling author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This BeforeTrade ReviewDr. Peter Attia is my doctor and also my friend. He is a specialist in longevity and someone I trust with my life. What separates him from others is his pursuit of quality of life from all angles-physical, emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual health. This incredible book is a call to action and a reminder to always participate and never be passive. It will arm you with the tools you need to live a long, meaningful, and fulfilling life. * Hugh Jackman *In Outlive, Peter Attia explores the science of not just prolonging life, but also prolonging aliveness. Attia makes the crucial connection between overall health and relational health. * Esther Perel, New York Times bestselling author, psychotherapist, and podcast host of Where Should We Begin? *Outlive completely transformed my approach to growing old. Peter Attia is among the most brilliant people I've ever met, and he's succeeded in packing a life's worth of insights into this book. It promises to be one of the most important books you'll ever read. * Steven D. Levitt, New York Times bestselling author of Freakonomics *In Outlive, Peter Attia has delivered the definitive look at the complex subject of longevity. Comprehensive and rigorous, Outlive is full of surprising insights into the diseases of aging that will likely kill most of us, and the tactics and techniques that can help us live longer and in better health. Attia's writing surprises and delights us, while provoking a new way to think about longevity. * Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of the Pulitzer Prize winner The Emperor of All Maladies and the New York Times bestseller The Song of The Cell *Finally, there is a modern, thorough, clear, and actionable manual for how to maximize our immediate and long-term health. Firmly grounded in data and real-life conditions, Outlive makes obvious which actions we all need to take and, just as important, what all we need to pay attention to in order to live a long, vital life. As the most accurate and comprehensive health guide published to date, Outlive is not just informative, it is important. * Andrew Huberman, PhD, Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at Stanford University School of Medicine, creator of the Huberman Lab podcast *

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Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERLearn how to reboot your metabolism, build strength, and extend your life with this accessible new book that demonstrates the importance of muscle for health and longevity from the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine.After years of watching patients cycle through her practice, Dr Gabrielle Lyon noticed a pattern. While her patients struggled with a wide range of conditions, they all suffered from the same core problem: they had too little muscle rather than too much fat.When we think about muscle, we tend to think about strength or aesthetics, but in reality, muscle accounts for so much more than that. As the body''s largest endocrine organ, muscle actually determines everything about the trajectory of health and aging. Many of the conditions Dr Lyon''s patients were experiencing were actually symptoms of underdeveloped or unhealthy muscle.Now, Dr Lyon offers an easy-to-follow food, fitness, and self-care program anchored in evidence and pioneering research that teaches you how to optimize muscle-no matter your age or health background. Discover how to overcome everything from obesity to autoimmune disorders and avoid diseases like Alzheimer''s, hypertension, and diabetes by following Dr Lyon''s powerful new approach to becoming forever strong.Trade ReviewDr Lyon is my go-to for all things protein and muscle. In Forever Strong, she blends cutting-edge, clinically relevant science with case studies from her patients over the last decade. This book truly has a wealth of incredible information. -- Dr Mark Hyman * bestselling author of Young Forever *Dr Gabrielle Lyon has dedicated her life to improving your health and well-being. These tools could prevent years, perhaps even decades, of unnecessary suffering for people all around the world. -- Dr Sara Gottfried * bestselling author of The Hormone Cure and Women, Food and Hormones *It's crazy what a slight shift in perspective can do for a body, mind and soul. Muscle-Centric Medicine has revolutionized my health and quality of life. My life force is back! Implementing Dr Lyon's teachings has allowed me to perform to the best of my ability and participate in the activities I love. I aspire to embody sustained excellence, Dr Lyon's guidance is making it a reality. -- Kerry Walsh * three-time Olympic Gold Medalist *Dr Gabrielle Lyon is an expert at her craft. She cares deeply about her patients and has helped and continues to help me perform to my full potential as a leader and entrepreneur. Dr Lyon has put her life's work into this book to help you become forever strong. -- Ed Mylett * entrepreneur and bestselling author of The Power of One More *

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Book SynopsisHundreds of thousands of arthritis sufferers have been helped by Margaret Hills and her clinic, and this new edition of her bestselling book will help you, too, whatever the degree or severity of your condition.At the heart of this book are simple, essential principles to help you treat your arthritis by natural means, dramatically improving your levels of pain, mobility and wellbeing. Research has shown that the Margaret Hills Programme can give impressive results after just a few weeks, and that it can bring significant improvements to people even with chronic or severe arthritis. The book reveals the impact of stress on arthritis, while it troubleshoots topics like digestive health, arthritis in childhood, and co-existing conditions.Above all, this book will help you to shift your mindset and develop a more positive approach to your illness - you are not beyond help, but with some simple steps can regain better mobility, less pain and a happier future. Margaret Hills, and the Margaret Hills ClinicAt the age of 21, while training to be a nurse, Margaret Hills developed rheumatoid arthritis literally overnight, resulting in months of complete bed rest to aid her recovery. Years later, after completing her training, she developed osteoarthritis, leading to another attack of rheumatoid arthritis, leaving her crippled and in severe pain. Realising that the medical profession could do nothing for her, as the only available treatment was aspirin, she began to look into natural treatments.Margaret researched many different natural approaches to healing, including traditional remedies such as Epsom Salts baths and Cider Vinegar. She combined these detoxification remedies with a particular combination of nutritional supplements to develop her own treatment. After a year of following this regimen, she rid herself of all signs of arthritis, and continued to lead a pain-free life. The word spread gradually of Margaret Hills' efforts to rid herself of all arthritic symptoms, and many people contacted her to find out more details as so many were in a similar situation of extreme pain due to arthritis of some type. Due to huge public interest, she opened a clinic to help others who were suffering, and to guide others through their recovery. The clinic, now run by her daughter, Christine Horner, continues to attract patients from far and wide and, following on from its success, Margaret wrote this book to impart her knowledge and help people with arthritis everywhere.Trade Review"I took up two of her main remedies... That was ten years ago, and I have been free of arthritic pain ever since. If you already have bad arthritis, I advise contacting the Margaret Hills Clinic." * Sir Ranulph Fiennes, 'Fit for Life' *

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Book SynopsisThis practical guide is a complete plan for ageing in the best way possible, fighting off age-related illnesses and staying energetic and feeling good, at any age.With lots of information and tips about nutrition, exercise and lifestyle, readers can turn back the age clock and feel as fit on the inside as they will look on the outside. With sections on mental health, diet, exercise and beauty, this concise guide packs quite a punch. Includes:• Anti-ageing skincare secrets• Flexibility exercises • Youth-boosting yoga• Healthy meal plans• Make-up and hair advice • De-stress techniquesFor those worried about body and health changes in mid-life, there is a wealth of handy advice to apply today.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Mind & Body series provides practical and comprehensive guides to wellness, covering both the mental and physical aspects of staying fit, happy and healthy.

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Book SynopsisOne of the Best 'Brainy' Books of This Decade - The GuardianA ground breaking book on the history of Telomeres offering fresh advice on how to slow down aging and lengthen life. Nobel prize winning Doctor Elizabeth Blackburn and leading health psychologist Dr Elissa Epel have discovered biological markers called Telomeres which can help to understand how healthy our cells are and what we can do to improve them. The book specifically looks ideas including; how biological age is not chronological age; a biological basis for the mind-body connection, how sleep and diet can affect telomeres and shockingly how mothers who are highly stressed during pregnancy have children with shorter telomeres. It also offers tools and advice on how to determine cellular age and telomere health. Doctor Elizabeth Blackburn was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2009 for her discovery of telomeres and their role in the ageing process and has previously been named in TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People.Dr. Elissa Epel is a leading health psychologist who has conducted pioneering research uncovering the psychobiological mechanisms related to how stress ages us and compromises our health-from emotional eating to unhealthy storage of abdominal fat to telomere shortening.Trade ReviewBlackburn won a 2009 Nobel Prize for her discovery of telomeres: caps at the end of each strand of DNA that play an essential role in the ageing process. Epel is a psychologist who researches specific lifestyle habits which protect our telomeres, thus slowing down disease and lengthening life. In this compelling scientific guide, these eminent experts set out the things we can do to keep us vital and disease-free, from which foods to eat to the power of our minds over matter -- Caroline Sanderson * SUNDAY EXPRESS *The Telomere Effect, however, is worth more serious attention. It is co-authored by Elizabeth Blackburn, a Nobel Prize winner for her research into telomeres, the part of our chromosomesthat determine how quickly our cells age and die. This is her attempt, along with the health psychologist Elissa Epel's, to translate the scientific lessons thus learned into 'language for the general reader'. She has done a compelling job. The book's central message is thattelomeres shorten as we age, and this underlying mechanism contributes to most diseases of ageing. The good news is that your lifestyle choices can do a lot to counteract it ... the argument here is refreshingly sensible and convincing. I predict that the T-word will soon be on everyone's lips. -- Jenny McCartney * THE MAIL ON SUNDAY *Nobel-prizewinning biologist Elizabeth Blackburn and health psychologist Elissa Epel distil reams of research for this smart, invigorating how-to book on maintaining cell longevity ... As a clear, detailed line-up of key lifestyle changes and their biological implications, this is a winner * NATURE *Positive advice on diet, stress management and exercise for a longer, happier and healthier life * DAILY MAIL *

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Book SynopsisThe Natural Menopause Method is a complete one-stop guide to the perimenopause and menopause, covering everything from recognising symptoms to managing relationships and understanding which treatments really work. Author Karen Newby takes a wholistic approach to Midlife and the biological and social challenges it throws at us. Everything you need to know about achieving nutritional balance to support flagging vitality and celebrate the potential of your midlife. Are you tired all the time? Suffer with mood swings? Do you have stubborn weight gain especially around the middle? Are you dealing with brain fog? Is disturbed sleep making you feel exhausted? The Natural Menopause Method is a nutritional guide to address these and many other common menopause symptoms; helping readers to navigate the biological and social challenges of midlife through the healing lens of food. Exploring topics from HRT to tackling hot flushes as well as self-help and lifestyle tips, this book provides practical advice on recognising and troubleshooting symptoms in order to understand what foods and supplements can really work for us. Registered Nutritionist and lifestyle coach Karen Newby has over 10 years’ experience coaching women through the midlife, empowering clients to embrace life’s natural changes and feel reinvigorated, stronger, happier and healthier. Karen is a huge believer in the transformative effect that food can have on alleviating the symptoms of the menopause and her realistic, easily-integrated guidance on sleep, stress, energy, hormone balance (and even a 14-day cleanse) accompanied by her fresh and friendly approach will be your companion through the years before, during and after the menopause. Topics include: What is going on in my body?; How to get rid of that stubborn weight gain; How to sleep better (and deal with night sweats); How to balance mood and curb sugar cravings; How to combat a foggy head; What to eat: food essentials for your perimenopausal store cupboard; A 14 Day Cleanse.

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Book SynopsisAS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 'A GOOD READ' THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'GAWANDE'S MOST POWERFUL, AND MOVING, BOOK' MALCOLM GLADWELL 'BEING MORTAL IS NOT ONLY WISE AND DEEPLY MOVING; IT IS AN ESSENTIAL AND INSIGHTFUL BOOK FOR OUR TIMES' OLIVER SACKS For most of human history, death was a common, ever-present possibility. It didn't matter whether you were five or fifty - every day was a roll of the dice. But now, as medical advances push the boundaries of survival further each year, we have become increasingly detached from the reality of being mortal. So here is a book about the modern experience of mortality - about what it's like to get old and die, how medicine has changed this and how it hasn't, where our ideas about death have gone wrong. With his trademark mix of perceptiveness and sensitivity, Atul Gawande outlines a story that crosses the globe, as he examines his experiences as a surgeon and those of his patients and family, and learns to accept the limits of what he can do. Never before has aging been such an important topic. The systems that we have put in place to manage our mortality are manifestly failing; but, as Gawande reveals, it doesn't have to be this way. The ultimate goal, after all, is not a good death, but a good life - all the way to the very end.Trade ReviewAn impassioned, broad-ranging and deeply personal exploration * Guardian *Medicine, Being Mortal reminds us, has prepared itself for life but not for death. This is Atul Gawande's most powerful, and moving, book -- Malcolm GladwellDr Gawande writes very well, his book Is deeply humane and I learnt much from it -- Theodor Dalrymple * Times *In this eloquent, moving book Atul Gawande ... explains how and why modern medicine has turned the end of life into something so horrible ... Many passages in "Being Mortal" will bring a lump to the throat, but Dr Gawande also visits places offering a better way to manage life's end * Economist *We have come to medicalize aging, frailty and death, treating them as if they were just one more medical problem to overcome. It is not just medicine that is needed in one's declining years, but life -a life with meaning, a life as rich and full as possible under the circumstances. Being Mortal is not only wise and deeply moving; it is an essential and insightful book for our times, as one would expect from Atul Gawande, one of our finest physician writers. -- Oliver SacksIt is rare to read a book that sparks so much hard thinking. In my case, it has opened to door to discussions with close relatives about how they wish to spend their final days - conversations that we should surely all be having, however difficult they are to start -- Linda Geddes * New Scientist *Gawande is hoping to change the medical profession, not human nature, and to do so in a way that is important to us all. His book is so impressive that one can believe that it may well contribute to that end... May it be widely read and inwardly digested -- Diana Athill * Financial Times *Atul Gawande's wise and courageous book raises the questions that none of us wants to think about...Gawande's concern and dedication shine from every page... that alliance of human feeling with medical knowledge aptly symbolises this remarkable book -- John Carey * Sunday Times *There is an extraordinary ethical tone to this book and it's a tone that increases and magnifies ... I was in floods of tears, it was so beautifully told. I think this is such an important book.... Everyone needs to read this book -- Alex Preston * Saturday Review BBC Radio 4 *A book that everyone should read -- Razia Iqbal * Saturday Review BBC Radio 4 *Beautifully written, humane, moving. -- Abigail Morris, Director of the Jewish Museum * Saturday Review BBC Radio 4 *This humane and beautifully written book is a manifesto that could radically improve the lives of the aged and the terminally ill -- Leyla Sanai * Independent *It is to his tremendous credit that Gawande has turned his attention to mortality. We need people of such outstanding intelligence and compassion to consider the ever-growing problems associated with our ageing population. -- Cressida Connolly * Spectator *His latest book, written with is customary warmth and panache, is a plea to the medical profession and the rest of us to shift away from simply fighting for longer life towards fighting for the things that make life meaningful -- Geraldine Bedell * Observer *Inspirational and humane, essential reading. * Irish Times *A fascinating blend of memoir, research, philosophy and personal encounters with patients, he crafts precise, scalpel-sharp prose, creating a powerful narrative about end-of-life choices. * Sydney Morning Herald *A deeply affecting, urgently important book - one not just about dying and the limits of medicine, but about living to the last with autonomy, dignity and joy. -- Katherine Boo, author of * Behind the Beautiful Forevers *Moving, principled and though-provoking. * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisIt's time to embrace the slower pace!There's no denying it - you're OLD, but that comes with a lot of perks. You can say the most outrageous things and somehow get away with it. You can dress however you damn well please. And after learning from so many mistakes, you're now as wise as you are wizened. It's your time to recline, and this hilarious book will show you how it's done.

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Book Synopsis'The one-woman backbone of menopause care in Ireland' IRISH INDEPENDENTSuddenly feeling hot? Tired? Irritable? Not yourself?Having our bodies and minds change rapidly as we approach mid-life can be bewildering and even upsetting. It may be hard to get a handle on what's happening and what we can do about it.The Menopause is the handbook of everything you need to know from Ireland's leading menopause expert, Dr Deirdre Lundy. Drawing on decades of experience and on the most up-to-date research Dr Lundy . . .-Explains what's going on in your body - the key hormones that run your life, how they are changing and the impact of that-Helps you figure out where you are on the menopause spectrum and empowers you to have informed conversations with your doctor-Sets out approaches to dealing with symptoms - from nutrition, exercise, counselling and medication, to using hormone replacement therapies (HRT)-Explores every aspect of HRT - debunking the myths and explaining why it is helpful for many women-Addresses key areas of concern - from early onset menopause, to preserving vaginal, heart, breast and bone health, to managing your menopause if you have pre-existing health challengesDr Lundy came to public prominence during a remarkable ten-day discussion of the menopause on RTÉ Radio 1's Liveline. Now, as leader of Ireland's first dedicated menopause clinic, she continues her passionate advocacy for Irish women. The Menopause is her essential guide to having the best menopause you can and being as healthy and energized as possible in your middle years and beyond.________'Superb - essential reading for women and doctors alike' DR CIARA KELLY 'Essential, empowering and enjoyable - life-changing and potentially life-saving!' SALLYANNE BRADY, THE IRISH MENOPAUSE Trade ReviewSuperb - essential reading for women and doctors alike -- Dr Ciara KellyEssential, empowering and enjoyable - life-changing and potentially life-saving! -- Sallyanne Brady * theirishmenopause.com *

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Book SynopsisThe creator of National Geographic''s popular Blue Zones franchise brings readers a beautifully illustrated and informative guide to the Blue Zones—the places on Earth where people live the longest—including lessons learned, top longevity foods, and the Power 9 behaviors to help you live to 100—plus a surprising new Blue Zone.National Geographic Explorer and best-selling author Dan Buettner has traveled the globe to uncover the best strategies for longevity, which he found in the Blue Zones: places around the world where higher percentages of people enjoy remarkably long, full lives. In The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer, Buettner returns to Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Costa Rica''s Nicoya Peninsula; and Loma Linda, California to check in on the super-agers living in the blue zones and interprets the not-so-secret sauce of purpose, faith, community, down-time, natural movement, and plant-based eating t

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Book SynopsisApproaching retirement and frustrated with her job, Siobhan Daniels made a BIG decision: to start living life on her own terms. Rather than hiding from life’s challenges, she bought a motorhome and drove off to find them.Retirement Rebel is Siobhan’s honest and uplifting story of how one woman stepped off the merry-go-round of life, slowed down and started enjoying the journey. Of how she sold up, packed up and hit the roads of the UK with no real plan, embarking on a positive-ageing adventure and hoping to inspire women across the country with her message that retirement could actually be the start of life’s adventures. With no shortage of mishaps and hardships along the way – not least being commanded to ‘stay at home’ during the Covid lockdowns, despite always being at home wherever she was – Siobhan’s story can inspire us all. Her message is that we can make simple lifestyle changes to feel happier and more fulfilled. Because at the end of the day, age shouldn’t be a barrier to having an adventure.Table of Contents1 Bereavement2 Taking on the World3 The London Marathon, Yorkshire Three Peaks and Malawi4 This is Really Happening5 Packing Up6 Dora the Explora7 Getting to Grips with Life on the Road8 Best Friends’ Trip9 Mother and Daughter: Time to Pause and Reflect10 Loch Morlich: My Life-changing Moment11 Stopped in My Tracks12 Go Home?! This is My Home!13 Volunteering on the Farm14 I Was Ready for My Dream to Come True15 What I Have Learnt and What Next

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERAs featured on the trending Netflix show You Are What You Eat.Live better for longer with this ultimate guide to longevity from the bestselling author of How Not to Die.We all want to stay healthy as we age but, with so many different claims out there, it can be hard to know the best advice to follow. In How Not to Age, Dr Michael Greger digs into the top peer-reviewed anti-ageing research to deliver a complete and optimal guide with simple steps to extend your lifespan and slow the adverse effects of ageing.Inspired by the dietary and lifestyle patterns of the world’s centenarians and residents of ‘blue zone’ regions where people live the longest, Dr Greger presents easy, evidence-based ways to preserve the body functions that keep us feeling youthful, both physically and mentally. Can an apple a day really keep the doctor away? What’s better for your longevity, jogging for four hours or eating two handfuls of nuts twice a week?Brimming with expertise, How Not to Age lays out practical strategies for living your longest, healthiest life – and for enjoying every moment of it.Trade ReviewThis book brims with valuable insights...Vegetarian or not, this book is a great way to improve your diet. - The Financial Times on How Not to DieDr Michael Greger reveals the foods that will make you live longer - Daily Mail on How Not to DieDr Michael Greger presents the groundbreaking science on how simple plant-based food choiceshelp us lead healthier and happier lives - Brian Wendel, Founder and President of Forks Over Knives on How Not to Die

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Book SynopsisWorld-renowned biohacker and bestselling author Dave Asprey reveals how to maximize your well-being with the minimum effort, by taking control of your body's operating system.If you want to lose weight, boost your energy, or sharpen your mind, there are shelves of books offering myriad styles of advice. If you want to build up your strength and cardio fitness, there are plenty of gyms and trainers ready to offer you their guidance. What all of these resources have in common is they offer you a bad deal: a lot of effort for a little payoff. Dave Asprey has found a better way.In Smarter Not Harder, the proven master of biohacking exposes the surprising secrets of your body's operating system, or its MeatOS. That system is naturally designed to be lazy, which is why sweaty exercise routines and rigid diets produce such limited effects. Dave shows us how to hack the MeatOS and make it do what we want it to do, turning it from obstacle into ally. The key to achieving optimum wellness, he re

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Book Synopsis*** #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ***''Immensely helpful...a tome of medical knowledge. I''m mildly obsessed by Louise Newson. Buy the book!'' Davina McCall''What a brilliant, helpful and straight-forward guide to menopause. I wish I could have had it when I first had symptoms, it would have made a huge difference to me'' Louise Minchin''This book is indispensable. Keep it by your bedside. It will transform your life. Dr Louise is a miracle worker'' Lorraine KellyTake charge of your menopause and feel greatDr Louise Newson is the UK''s leading menopause specialist, and she''s determined to help women thrive during the menopause.Despite being something that almost every woman will experience at some point in their lives, misdiagnosis, misinformation and stigma are commonplace. In Preparing for the Perimenopause and Menopause, Dr Newson will demystify the menopause and shTrade Review'This book is indispensable. Keep it by your bedside. It will transform your life. Dr Louise is a miracle worker' * Lorraine Kelly *'Immensely helpful...a tome of medical knowledge. I'm mildly obsessed by Louise Newson. Buy the book!' * Davina McCall *'What a brilliant, helpful and straight-forward guide to menopause. I wish I could have had it when I first had symptoms, it would have made a huge difference to me' * Louise Minchin *'We need to take all the wonderful advice and support we can get. Do read this book. It might just make your life easier' * Kirsty Wark *'This book is for anyone who needs a clear, non-jargon-y guide of what to expect from the various menopause stages, why it's happening and where to go for help. It is the starting point I wish had existed years ago and will help many women to take control of their symptoms and their lives' * Karen Arthur, Founder REDDSKIN *

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Book SynopsisNew York Times Bestseller Stop—and even reverse!—age-related weight gain and muscle loss with the first-ever weight-loss plan specifically designed to shrink your belly, extend your life, and create your healthiest self at mid-life and beyond.You don’t have to gain weight as you age. That’s the simple yet revolutionary promise of The Whole Body Reset, which uncovers why standard diet and exercise advice stops working for us as we approach midlife—and reveals how simple changes to the way we eat can halt, and even reverse, age-related weight gain and muscle loss. The Whole Body Reset presents stunning new evidence about the power of “protein timing” for people at midlife—research that blows away current government guidelines, refutes the myth of slowing metabolisms and “inevitable” weight gain, and changes the way people in their mid-forties and older should think about food. The Whole Body Reset explains in simple, inspiring terms exactly how our bodies change with age, and how eating to accommodate those changes can make us respond to exercise as if we were twenty to thirty years younger. Developed by AARP, tested by a panel of more than 100 AARP employees, and approved by an international board of doctors, nutritionists, and fitness experts, The Whole Body Reset doesn’t use diet phases, eating windows, calorie restriction, or other trendy gimmicks. Its six simple secrets and scores of recipes are easy to follow, designed for real people living in the real world. A dining guide even shows how to follow this program in popular restaurants from McDonald’s to Starbucks to Olive Garden. And best of all: It works!Trade Review“Our bodies change with age, and the way we eat needs to change in response. The Whole Body Reset is the first program written specifically for people at midlife who want to stay lean, active and strong for decades to come.” — Sanjay Gupta, MD, chief medical correspondent for CNN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Keep Sharp, and associate professor of neurosurgery at Emory University School of Medicine “Gaining weight at midlife is common, but it’s not inevitable. The Whole Body Reset is a plan that can not only stop but even reverse age-related weight gain and muscle loss. The best part is that it’s simple, and it works!” — Ian Smith, MD, New York Times bestselling author of FAST Burn and former member of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition “Finally, a nutrition program I would recommend to family and friends in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. It’s new, crucial information that can change your life.” — Travis Stork, MD, Emmy-nominated former cohost of The Doctors and New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Belly Prescription “As a weight-loss coach for nearly two decades, I couldn’t possibly be more excited about The Whole Body Reset! I’ve encountered a debilitated, ‘it’s-just-not-going-to-work-at-my-age’ mindset in middle aged+ clients more times than I can count. To FINALLY have a concrete resource full of sensible strategies that promote muscle gain and overall health, backed by scientific evidence, is a game changer.” — Devin Alexander, celebrity chef, weight loss coach, and New York Times bestselling author of The Biggest Loser Cookbook series “It is never too late to change your life, as long as you have smart, science-driven information at your fingertips. The Whole Body Reset is a breakthrough program that gives you the tools you need to turn back the clock and reclaim your physique, your health, and your life.” — Marco Borges, nutritionist, exercise physiologist, and founder of 22 Days Nutrition “In smart, easy-to-digest language, The Whole Body Reset explains how simple tweaks to our daily eating habits can make our bodies respond as though they are 20 or 30 years younger.” — Mark Hyman, MD, Pritzker Foundation Chair in Functional Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, and New York Times bestselling author of The Pegan Diet "As I approached 50, I noticed my body was changing. The Whole Body Reset explains how and why this happens, and what to do to get back into ideal physical shape." — Jorge Cruise, celebrity personal trainer, nutritionist, and New York Times bestselling author of The Belly Fat Cure “Finally, an easy-to-follow plan that means getting older can be the best time of your life. Thank you Stephen and Heidi for turning me on to protein timing!” — Meredith Viera, journalist and former host of Today and The View

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Book SynopsisHow two busy women read hundreds of reports and changed their lifestyles to promote healthy ageing - and how you can do it too

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Book Synopsis''Hi Dad . . . can we have a chat about your dementia . . . Can you remember how it started?''When Ron Husband started to forget things - dates, names, appointments . . . daft things, important things - it took a while to realise that this was ''a different form of forgetting''. But it was just the first sign of the illness that gradually took him away from the family he loved.This is the touching, illustrated story of Tony''s father and how dementia slowly took him away from his family. The title is a reference to his last words to his son - on a day when Tony had spent the day in the care home with no sign of recognition. The book is framed as a chat between Tony and his dad, who fades away through the last few pages of the book.''... rather wonderful cartoon strips ... chronicling his father''s dementia with loving charm and wit'' Stephen Fry, TwitterTrade ReviewA heartbreaking picturebook unlike any other... a profoundly poignant account that will strike a chord with so many families touched by this cruellest of illnesses. * Daily Mail *This is a classic which shall surely find a place in every home which is touched by dementia. It should be on offer in every Memory Service and every general practitioner's surgery. * Old Age Psychiatrist *

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Book SynopsisGive yourself the gift of an all-natural facelift from the comfort of your own home.Using a combination of facial exercise, yoga and massage, you can achieve a brighter complexion, improve your skin tone, define your features, plump your cheeks, depuff your eyes, reduce stress and ease tension, just with the power of your hands.With targeted chapters for specific areas of your face, featuring simple step-by-step exercises, The Natural Facelift will hand you the tools to look and feel gorgeous, at any time of life!

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR TWO IRISH BOOK AWARDS''Something they don''t tell you about getting older is that you fall. Oh, you hear about it in passing, of course, She had a fall, poor thing. Falling is not something you ever think about as a younger woman. You think about falling in love . . .''At 20 Londoner Ann Ingle fell madly in love with an Irish fellow she met on holiday in Cornwall. At the church to arrange their shotgun wedding she discovered that he hadn''t even told her his real name.Sixty-odd years later Ann looks back on that first glorious fall and in a series of essays considers what she has learned from the life that followed - bringing eight children into the world, their father''s years of mental illness and tragic death at 40, being a cash-strapped single mother in 1980s Dublin, coming into her own in her middle years - going to college, working and writing, and continuing to evolve and learn into her ninth decade, even as she accepts thTrade ReviewA beautiful book * Irish Times *Lifted my spirits beyond description! So loving and non-judgemental and Ann Ingle's enjoyment of life is beautiful to behold. Genuinely inspirational. I LOVE ANN INGLE -- Marian KeyesI loved it, really loved it . . . a very uplifting, hopeful book . . . brilliant -- Ray D'ArcyWhat a beautiful openhearted, at times broken-hearted memoir . . . honest, funny, searingly direct, a wonderful voice . . . remarkable -- Joe DuffyHeart-breaking yet funny, and jaw-droppingly honest . . . by some distance, the most courageous, most poignant, most life-affirming memoir I've read in the last twenty years and more -- Paul Howard

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Book SynopsisTen protocols to counteract the ?chronic ease? that creates our modern epidemic of dis-ease, from a wellness industry leader who can prove they work?because he?s tested them on himself.Jeff Krasno, the founder and CEO of the global wellness platform Commune Media, thought he was pretty healthy. Though he suffered from brain fog, chronic fatigue, and bouts of insomnia, those symptoms seemed utterly normal in today?s society. When he learned he had diabetes, his first thought was, How can that be? I run a wellness company!His diagnosis propelled him to consult every expert at his disposal and engage in intensive ?me-search? in order to turn his health around. On this journey, he began to form a larger picture of what?s wrong with our health in the modern world. In Good Stress?co-authored with his wife, Schuyler Grant, who shepherded him through 300-plus interviews with doctors and helped distill the results into actionable information?Jeff shares what he?s learned and outlines a practical program for readers to reset their own health.Jeff explains that the comforts and conveniences of modern life in the developed world undermine our biology. Humans evolved with Paleolithic stressors and scarcity, which conferred health and resilience.Modern life sets us up for diabetes, dementia, heart disease, cancer, and more. Chronic disease is the result of chronic ease: an endless abundance of calories, sedentary desk jobs, exposure to blue light, and separation from nature. To come back into balance, we need to thoughtfully subject our bodies and minds to the stressors we?re naturally built for.This book distills the hundreds of conversations that Jeff has had with acclaimed teachers and practitioners in mind-body wellness, including Gabor Maté, Mark Hyman, Marianne Williamson, and Dr. Sara Gottfried. Jeff gives readers uncommonly wise and relatable guidance for 10 practices to extend both our lifespan and our healthspan, including: Time-restricted eating Cold and heat exposure Light therapy Eating ?stressed plants? Building our ?psychological immune system? and more For each practice, Jeff shares his own experience (there?s a great story of how Wim Hof finally convinced him to get into an ice bath); unpacks the science behind it, the place it has in our culture, and the effects it has on body and mind; and explains how to undertake it safely and mindfully.

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Book Synopsis"Very readable, comprehensive, up-to-date... an excellent guide." - Isaac Schiff, MD, Harvard Medical School Deeply optimistic, reassuring, and essential, the book the North American Menopause Society called “required reading” is now revised and updated, with over 20 percent new material that incorporates the latest medical findings, cutting-edge research, and best-practices advice. Expertly separating fact from fiction in the latest “breakthrough” medical studies, it shows you what to pay attention to, and what you can ignore. Learn about the role of hormones and the latest advances in hormone therapy. The truth about hot flashes and how to deal with getting one at work. The impact of menopause on sexuality and how to manage an up-and-down libido. There are chapters on heart health (how to protect it), moods (how to ride them out), and exercise (how to stretch without strain). And finally, why this period of life can be a natural springboard to staying healthy, feeling great, and looking beautiful for the next act of your life. Your Questions, Your Answers: ·Is it possible that I could get another period after more than a year without one? ·Losing weight at midlife feels like an uphill battle—what’s the healthiest approach? ·How do I perform a breast self-exam? ·Is hormone therapy necessary—and if so, which one is right for me? ·How effective are Kegel exercises, and how do I do them? ·I’m starting to get adult acne—is this normal?

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Book SynopsisA classically funny cartoon collection by Tim Whyatt.People of a certain age will recognise the 'senior moments' in Tim Whyatt's cartoons, from relying on children for technical support, to being told it's no longer acceptable to wear lycra. Senior Moments: Older But No Wiser is a hilarious collection of some of the best cartoons from two-time 'Henries' winner, Tim Whyatt, depicting the highs, lows and laughter of growing old.

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Book SynopsisThe indispensable guide to dementia from the UK's leading expert 'Will help families and friends of people with dementia all over the world' Dame Judi Dench Written by an expert, this essential guide will help those with dementia, and their families, make sure that they can stay well and happy for as long as possible. It offers clear and sensible information and advice about: - Recognising symptoms and getting help - Treatment and remaining healthy - Being a carer - Managing financially - Care homes and staying at home This edition is updated to include new research on sleep, exercise and reducing dementia risk. 'Exactly what is needed. Sensible advice from someone who really knows what she is talking about.' John HumphrysTrade ReviewProfessor Andrews brings together science, practice and lived experience of dementia into an invaluable resource * Psychologist *Offers realistic and achievable solutions to diverse problems for people with dementia, as well as their carers and health professionals. ... I would highly recommend it. * Nursing Times *A valuable resource * Nursing Older People *So clear and practical ... this book will help families and friends of people with dementia all over the world, and be a support to those professionals who work to improve their difficult journey. -- Dame Judi DenchExactly what is needed. Sensible advice from someone who really knows what she is talking about -- John HumphrysWith characteristic flare and a pragmatic approach, June manages to cut through the current narrative on dementia and reminds us that we are there for the benefit of people with dementia, our patients and their families and carers ... This book contains a wealth of information ... It is an extraordinary, useful thing for anyone concerned with dementia care whether it be from personal experience (direct or indirect) professional, policy or politics. -- Alistair Burns, National Clinical Director for Dementia, NHS EnglandProfessor Andrews brings together science, practice and lived experience of dementia into an invaluable resource ... In a very accessible, down-to-earth and human style, Professor Andrews outlines what you need to know and do to stay well as long as possible ... I wish I'd had this book on my caring journey ... the book has given me clarity, information and options for planning ahead * Psychologist *June Andrews articulates the complexities of life with dementia in a way that is easy to understand. Written with minimal jargon and medical terminology, her book offers in-depth explanation of the issues and symptoms associated with dementia. But what makes it really special is that it offers realistic and achievable solutions to diverse problems for people with dementia, as well as their carers and health professionals. It explores dementia and its onset in an honest, open way that manages to avoid being scary. Using a reassuring tone, it navigates readers through the diagnosis and the treatment options available, and encourages them to read on and gain as much information as possible ... It is packed with helpful ideas and suggestions ... I would highly recommend it. * Nursing Times *

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Book SynopsisAs an old Korean saying goes...You learn to use gums in place of teeth.'Rhee Kun Hoo was in his seventies and retired from a prestigious career in psychiatry when he took up writing. In his youth Professor Rhee lived an extraordinary life, filled with action and purpose. He served time in prison for opposing his country's totalitarian government. He led the efforts to fix South Korea's fledgling mental health system. He built a family and raised four kids.Now in his twilight years, having, much to his surprise, become a bestselling, beloved writer in South Korea, Rhee turns his pen to the often-overlooked value of ageing. Here he shares his wisdom and philosophy for finding a life well-lived, exploring forgiveness, how to persevere (but also know when to quit), facing your insecurities and opening yourself to the simple joys available to you every day.This comforting Korean bestseller offers guidance for attaining ordinary happiness at any age

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Book SynopsisIncredibly simple, delicious recipes that encourage healthy ageing and boost immunity, based on Manju Malhi''s popular Open Age cookery classes.Whatever your age, it is beyond doubt that an active lifestyle and eating a balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health. It helps to reduces risk of disease, infection and other illnesses. But, above all, it can help you feel your best. As we get older, many of us find our appetite shrinks because our energy output lessens. However, our fundamental needs haven''t changed. Even if you have a smaller appetite and require fewer calories, your body still needs the right vitamins, minerals and nutrients to sustain you. Manju Malhi wants to inspire people of all ages to enjoy the time they spend in the kitchen and view cooking as a joy instead of a chore, and she has been awarded the British Empire Medal for her work with Open Age. The Seasoned Foodie is a collection of dishes that are easy

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Book SynopsisWhat if everything you've been told about midlife and menopause is wrong? For too long, women have been fed fear and confusion about hormones, aging, and what it means to navigate midlife. The result is a generation of women left guessing about their own bodies, misinformed by outdated science, and held back by myths that serve no one. This book is not here to tell you what to do; it's here to give you the knowledge to decide for yourself because women like you are smart. You'll learn the truth about what happens to your body in midlife, how hormones actually work (without the hype or fearmongering), and evidence-based strategies to feel your best and the power to live life on your terms - in health and with science-backed strategies for your longevity. Midlife isn't an ending. It's an evolution. And when you understand what's happening in your body, you can step into this next chapter with confidence, clarity, and power. Are you ready to take back the narrative?

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Book SynopsisHenry Oliver is a rare talent: smart, funny and insightful. SECOND ACT showcases his wide reading, deep understanding and playful prose style. Read this book to discover why it''s never too late for a second act in your own life.HELEN LEWIS, author of Difficult WomenHave you ever dreamed that you might be far more successful than you are today? Our society tells us over and over that if we''re going to achieve anything, we''d better do it while we''re young. But whether you''re at the start of your career, sensing you''re on the wrong path, or feeling unsettled later in life, you''re likely wondering just how to reinvent yourself? Have you left it too late?This book has answers. Late bloomers - individuals who experience significant success later in life - offer lessons for people who feel frustrated. This book encourages people to think about themselves as potential late bloomers and to discover and encourage and advocate for late blo

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Book SynopsisIn this companion to the number one New York Times bestseller The Blue Zones Kitchen, Dan Buettner offers a four-week guide and year-long sustainability program to jump-start your journey to better health, happiness, less stress, and a longer life. Get started on the path to a longer, healthier, happier life with this quick start to building your own Blue Zones lifestyle. Dan Buettner, founder of the Blue Zones and author of the New York Times number one best-selling Blue Zones Kitchen, offers the challenge of a lifetime: Build a foundation for better nutrition, more exercise, and a stronger social life that will extend your lifetime by years. In this easy-to-implement guide, you'll start with the rules of the Blue Zones Challenge, including tips and tricks from the five Blue Zones - locations around the world where people consistently live to 100--advice for setting up a successful kitchen

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Book SynopsisBeautiful and moving reflections on ageing and growing old, from New York Times bestselling author Sophy Burnham.

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Book SynopsisFROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CARE OF THE SOUL COMES AN UPLIFTING MEDITATION ON THE ART OF GROWING OLDER  ‘Thomas Moore convinces us that we age best when we embrace our age, live agelessly, and remember every day to find the endless joy nestled inside our soul’Dr Rudolph E. Tanzi, Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School,  and New York Times bestselling author of Super Brain and Super Genes  Ageless Soul reveals a fresh, optimistic and rewarding path towards ageing. Renowned psychotherapist and bestselling author Thomas Moore shows us that as we grow older we become more distinctive and complex. Drawing on stories from his practice as a psychotherapist and teacher, Moore argues for a new vision of ageing and shows readers how to embrace the richness of the experience and how to feel fulfilled as they grow older.Trade Review‘After reading this beautifully and eloquently written book, getting older seems much more like a blessing than a curse! Thomas Moore convinces us that we age best when we embrace our age, live agelessly, and remember every day to find the endless joy nestled inside our soul.’ -- Dr Rudolph E. Tanzi, Joseph P. and Rose F. Kennedy Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, and New York Times bestselling author of Super Brain and Super Genes‘With warmth, intimacy, and rare depth of wisdom, [Moore] guides his readers through each of [aging’s] stages. Grounded in years of psychological research and spiritual reflection on the human enterprise, this wonderful book lays out for us what it is to live a full and creative life all the way to its end. This book should be read by everyone but especially by those for whom the very thought of aging is depressing. This book can change their minds.’ -- Sister Joan Chittister, author of The Gift of Years‘With Ageless Soul, Thomas Moore extends a magnificent invitation to reflect, grow up with joy and intention, and give back with an open heart. Accept and pleasure follows.’ -- Marc Freedman, founder and CEO of Encore.org and author of The Big Shift‘In this profound and moving meditation upon aging, Thomas Moore offers us the keys to living well. Anyone facing the second half of life can gain from this lovely book a measure of wisdom and serenity.’ -- Ralph White, author of The Jeweled Highway'Moore, a former monk, current psychotherapist, and author of the classic Care of the Soul (1992), contemplates aging in this thoughtful book. Successful aging is more than growing older, he writes. It’s going through the steps and passages of life proactively to finally arrive at your true self. Moore sees melancholy and loneliness as feelings to embrace, explore, and work through. Instead of fighting aging, he urges readers to accept it and become mentors or elders to younger people, sharing both wisdom and compassion. Moore doesn’t belittle the challenges that older people face, but instead counsels them to use these obstacles as the means to develop the soul. He urges everyone to be open to opportunities, to use retirement as a time to focus on arts and relationships, and to think of leaving legacies. He understands older people’s need to be seen and heard as well as the draw of formal religion and the quest for meaning. And he speaks of death as the natural progression of life. Moore, who is in his late seventies, follows his own advice as he continues to speak and write about spirituality. This gentle book, filled with specific suggestions and thought-provoking examples, will be inspiring to older readers and a comfort to their caregivers.' -- Candace Smith, Booklist

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Book SynopsisScientific studies show that the mind/body connection has an extraordinary power to heal. Ageless Body, Timeless Mind goes beyond ancient mind/body wisdom and current anti-aging research to show you do not have to grow old. With the passage of time, you can retain your physical vitality, creativity, memory and self-esteem. Dr Deepak Chopra bases his theories on the ancient Indian science of Ayurveda, according to which, optimum health is about achieving balance physically, emotionally and psychologically, and demonstrates that, contrary to our traditional beliefs about aging, we can use our innate capacity for balance to direct the way our bodies metabolize time and achieve our unbounded potential.Trade ReviewA lovely, inspiring, joyful book - chatty and conversational, but backed up with hard science. I'd give it to every woman on the planet * Caryn Franklin, Sunday Express *A renowned physician and author, Deepak Chopra is undoubtedly one of the most lucid and inspired philosophers of our time * Mikhail Gorbachev *The poet-prophet of alternative medicine * Time Magazine *Deepak Chopra is one of the most important healers of our time. Ageless Body, Timeless Mind is a treasure. * Marianne Williamson, author of A Woman's Worth *

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for the senior in your life looking to increase function, improve energy, decrease joint pain, and enhance cognition! It's no secret that people are living longer lately, and setting up an appropriate exercise and nutrition plan is vital to maintaining this longevity. Fortunately, Quick Functional Exercises for Seniors can help older adults keep up with everyday life activities. This book contains more than fifty exercises for seniors, with beautiful full-colour step-by-step images to illustrate each. An award-winning expert on functional exercises, Dr. Cody Sipe offers exercises to improve balance and mobility, strength and power, posture, core stability, and much more. Regardless of how you want to live out your golden years—with travel, playing with grandkids, working, hiking, or gardening—this guide will enable you to do so. Trade Review“Living healthier, stronger, and longer just got easier with this book. The exercises are exactly what we need to stay vital at every age and stage of life.”—Dr. Melissa Petersen, founder of the Human Longevity Institute and author of Codes of Longevity "Who is your primary care provider? You are! If you want to extract joy, meaning, and purpose out of your life until the very end, this is your playbook. Nobody knows more about extending your health span and maintaining your independence than Cody Sipe."—Marc Middleton, founder and CEO of Growing Bolder, 7-time Masters Swimming world record holder, Emmy Award–winning broadcaster

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