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"A study of the hidden epidemic of male depression draws on case studies to examine the causes of the ailment and how men can heal themselves, repair relationships, and break the chain of depression"--Publisher's description.
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"Manage pain and increase your physical wellness with 135 stretching exercises you can do anywhere, anytime-without special equipment! This updated edition includes 20 new stretches, expanded anatomy and physiology information, full-color anatomical...
"A guide to self-discovery for late discovered autistic women, written by Catherine Asta, an autistic psychotherapist and host of the hit podcast, 'The Late Discovered Club'. Chapters include advice on masking, mental health, meltdowns and menopause, with...
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"Fifteen million children in the United States have been diagnosed with dyslexia. This learning disability is a major challenge not only for the kids, but also for their parents, families, teachers, tutors, and therapists. And yet, dyslexia doesn't have to be...
'Some scientists prepare for such a moment for decades.'New Zealand's pandemic response delivered one of the lowest Covid-19 health burdens in the world, thanks to early elimination and high vaccination rates. While border controls and early lockdowns were...
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"It takes 40 weeks to grow a human baby. Along the way, the relationship between the foetus and the pregnant woman bears resemblance to that of a parasite and its host. One takes and takes, while the other continue to give, risking their health in the process....
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"The great thing about the kettlebell is that it allows you to perform resistance cardio. This means you are using cardiovascular training that increases your heartrate and helps you to burn fat. At the same time though, you are also lifting weight, which...
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"After the introduction of mass vaccination in Australia, infections like diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles, which had caused thousands of deaths a year in the first half of the twentieth century, had dropped to almost zero by the year 2000. While...
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"Challenging widespread assumptions that persons who are preferentially attracted to minors-often referred to as "pedophiles"-are necessarily also predators and sex offenders, this book takes readers into the lives of non-offending minor-attracted persons...
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"In a world captivated by the promise of GLP-1 drugs - Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and others - one question remains: how do you lose weight well and sustain it for life? How do you drown out all the food noise? This groundbreaking guide by Dr Jack Mosley builds...
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"Updated and Expanded Edition. A masterful synchronization of history and cutting-edge science shines new light on humanities darkest diagnosis. In the wake of the Cancer Genome Atlas project's failure to provide a legible roadmap to a cure for cancer,...
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"In this groundbreaking pregnancy book, Carson Meyer draws on her experience as a birth doula helping hundreds of families welcome their babies into the world. With a holistic focus on wellness, health, and spirituality, Growing Together offers birthing...
"A 7-step guide to winter: how to not only survive the winter months but to thrive in them. Are you feeling it too? The genuine urge to bunker in, a growing need for rest, a deep desire to seek comfort? As the days become shorter and the cold descends,...
"The powerful memoir of one woman's experience with psychiatric diagnoses and medication, and her journey to discover her true self outside the mental health system At age thirteen, Laura Delano's parents brought her to her first psychiatrist who quickly...
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"From the battlefields of Homer's Iliad where muscles first enter world literature, to the Victorian-era gymnasiums where women undertake a radical experiment in strength training, to the retirement home in Boston where a young doctor discovers that lifting...
"Like 1 in 10 women in the UK, Eleanor Thom has endometriosis and she thinks that it's time to talk a bit more about our private parts. Part memoir, part guide book and part survival guide, Private Parts retraces Eleanor's own journey with endometriosis,...
"The first comprehensive anatomy and yoga practice manual for postpartum pelvic healing-a gender-inclusive guide to poses, practices, and exercises for pelvic-floor, pain, dysfunction, and recovery"--Publisher's description.
"Originally published in 1984, Thou Shalt Not Be Aware explodes Freud's notions of "infantile sexuality" and helps to bring to the world's attention the brutal reality of child abuse, changing forever our thoughts of "traditional" methods of child-rearing. Dr....
"The Australian Guide to Living Well with Endometriosis aims to help you recognise, manage and treat this life-altering condition. Drawing on the latest medical research as well as the real-world experiences of diverse Aussie women, it delivers science-backed...
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"Live your best, unashamedly unmasked Autistic life with this invaluable resource featuring tools for navigating friendships, family, work, love, and life, from the author of Unmasking Autism. So you've discovered what 'masking' is, how you're doing it, and...
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"Dr. Steven R. Gundry, the New York Times bestselling author of the groundbreaking Plant Paradox series, shares compelling evidence that our gut microbiome is driving our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and our mental, emotional, and neuronal health―and shows...
"Your guide to thriving in midlife. Women have been conditioned to look out for everyone else, especially in midlife. Between raising a family, caring for ageing parents, striving in our careers and tackling never-ending to-do lists - we can often find...
"To Tend and to Hold is a gentle companion for women who are enduring, grieving, and healing from pregnancy and infant loss. Authored by a marriage and family counselor who has suffered from pregnancy loss, this book provides care to those who have also...
"Transform your life through better nutrition. From acne to anxiety, strength to sleep, cure your ailments, boost your energy and transform your health with this practical and accessible guide from qualified nutritional therapist and founder of Food-Grown...
"The Muscle Ladder: Get Jacked Using Science is the best all-in-one science-based guide for building a strong and muscular physique. Jeff Nippard, professional natural bodybuilder and coach, has developed a clear blueprint for anyone at any level to achieve...
"We all imagine our own limits. Here, the Compassionate Coach Ben Mudge shows even the least experienced of us how to identify those barriers - and smash through them. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, Ben was told he could be dead before his twenties and faced...
"A practical guide to supporting ADHD and dyslexic brain health, written by an expert in nutrition and neurodiversity. With recipes, case studies, and take-home pointers--this guide focuses on improving cognitive function, energy levels and emotional...
"The second edition of Kettlebell Training highlights training frequency, load, volume, intensity, and duration; how to accomplish progressive resistance; ways to train the various energy systems of the body; and the general and specific skills involved in...
"Navigating adult autism with confidence and compassion. Are you or a loved one feeling overwhelmed by an adult autism diagnosis? Do you struggle with daily challenges and want to leverage the unique strengths autism brings? Look no further. "Adult Autism...
"Discover the truth behind the myths veiling menopause. 'Myths of Menopause' illuminates this stage of the female hormone odyssey with insights from some of the world's leading experts, empowering women with the wisdom and understanding to navigate this...
"Carbon is the only element that animates the entirety of the living world. Though comprising a tiny fraction of Earth's composition, our planet is lifeless without it. Yet it is maligned as the driver of climate change, scorned as an errant element blamed for...
"The key ingredient to fighting memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's isn't in prescriptions or unnatural treatments. It's in a healthy, gut-friendly diet! This book will give you insight about the science behind the brain-gut connection so you can make wise...
"The remarkable family of proteins that can make us very ill-but can also be linked to long-term memory, immunity, and the origin of life. Over the last decade, scientists have discovered the importance and widespread presence in the body of a remarkable...
"From a registered dietitian living with ADHD, discover a comprehensive guide to cooking and eating as an adult ADHDer, packed with simple strategies, practical tools, and 40 ADHD-friendly recipes. Figuring out how to nourish your body and mind when you have...
"Allergy For Dummies is your one-stop source for comprehensive information on the different types of allergies and their triggers, along with tips on allergy management and prevention. Accessible, Dummies-style explanations will help you deal with hay fever,...
"The running joke in Europe for centuries was that anyone in a hurry to die should call the doctor. As far back as ancient Greece, physicians were notorious for administering painful and often fatal treatments – and charging for the privilege. For the most...
"Epidemic diseases enter the world by chance, but they become catastrophic by human design. With clear-eyed research and lush prose, A History of the World in Six Plagues shows that throughout history, outbreaks of disease have further expanded the racial,...
"An expansive anthology of creative non-fiction, memoir, graphic storytelling and more from a stellar line-up of Autistic gender-diverse and women writers. While the 'nerdy white man' stereotype of Autism dominates in media and popular culture, other Autistic...
"The brain is your hardest-working organ. Brain health for dummies shows you how to support its many functions, so it can keep thriving for years to come. Brain health is important for your mood and mental health, performance at school and work, and your...
"A brilliant young neuroscientist explains how to preserve our minds indefinitely, enabling future generations to choose to revive us. Just as surgeons once believed pain was good for their patients, some argue today that death brings meaning to life. But...
"Using vivid case examples, practical exercises, personal anecdotes, and inspiring stories, The Upside of OCD integrates the best of what's already out there for OCD treatment with a new relational twist that will take your treatment to a whole new...
"I Quit Sugar, Sarah Wilson helped tens of thousands of Australians to kick the habit. In I Quit Sugar for Life, Sarah shows you how to be sugar-free forever. Drawing on extensive research and her own tried and tested methods, Sarah has designed a program to...
"Cynthia Kim shares all the quirkyness of living with Asperger Syndrome (ASD) in this accessible, witty and honest guide. From being labelled nerdy and shy as an undiagnosed child to redefining herself when diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome as an adult, she...
"Menopause needs a rebrand. Like it or not, women are finding themselves in the middle of a global transition: by 2025, 1.1 billion women will be in menopause. There's been nothing like it since the women's movement caught fire in the late 60s and early 70s,...
"From a neurologist and award-winning author of The Sleeping Beauties, a meticulous and compassionate exploration of how our culture of medical diagnosis can harm, rather than help, patients. I'm a neurologist. Diagnosis is my bread and butter. So why then...
"In Your Guide to Cellular Health, Dr. Mercola reveals how optimizing your cellular energy can unlock vibrant health, longevity, and resilience. This essential book offers the knowledge and practical strategies you need to reclaim your vitality. In Your Guide...
"A new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the old notion that the human brain is immutable. Psychoanalyst Doidge traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives they've...
"Diets don't work because they are designed to be short-term and not suited for real life. It's a game you can't win. It's time to embrace a refreshing apporach that helps you stress less and lets you enjoy food (including takeout!) without the...
"What is cancer? What causes it, and why do some people get it, while others don't? And with so much conflicting information now available – who can we really trust for sensible medical advice anyway? We all want certainty and hope for ourselves or those we...
"The romanticized notion that humans are "born to run" has buoyed the so-called running boom of the past 50 years: well-intentioned fitness enthusiasts lacing up their cushioned shoes and plodding down roads and trails in pursuit of the runner's high, a trim...
"Bestselling author of Love's Executioner and The Gift of Therapy, psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom probes further into the mysteries of the therapeutic encounter in this entertaining and thoughtful collection. In six enthralling stories drawn from his own...
"In 2019, John Green met Henry, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone while traveling with Partners in Health. John became fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and a big, goofy smile. In the years since that...
"Sit, Stay, Grow is a book about finding new perspectives on life through mindful interactions with your dog. In this book, counsellor Angelika von Sanden invites us to face life's challenges supported by our furry friends, but also to join into their...
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