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A professor of psychology at Harvard encourages readers to open themselves up to a more mindful understanding of learning which allows the dynamic nature of information to guide their awareness of the world. Radical in its implications, this original and important work may change forever the...

Peptides are the best kept secret in the world of health and wellness. They’re the go-to substances that top athletes, celebrities, and executives are using to literally become superhuman. Whether you are suffering from hair loss, healing slowly from injuries, or simply want to up your fitness game after age 40, therapeutic peptides will work better than anything you’ve tried.

Movement Matters is a collection of essays in which biomechanist Katy Bowman continues her groundbreaking investigation of the mechanics of our sedentary culture and the profound potential of human movement. Here she widens her message and invites us to consider our personal relationship with sedentarism, privilege, and nature.

Boost mental sharpness today and prevent cognitive decline tomorrow, including Alzheimer’s disease, with science-backed strategies that will extend your brain’s longevity beyond what you thought was possible. “Dr. Tommy Wood has spent years at the intersection of neuroscience and...

Modern medicine and human health are at a critical crossroads, and the truth is that you and not your genes are in the driver's seat. You are the one who gets to make informed decisions on how you use and nourish the evolutionary miracle that is your body. Combining analysis of cutting-edge...

After working as a hospice nurse for many years, Suzanne O’Brien founded the Doulagivers Institute in 2012, which has since trained hundreds of thousands of death doulas around the world to provide a peaceful and dignified death for loved ones and their families. The Good Death brings together everything Suzanne has learned during her decades in healthcare to provide you with a simple, step-by-step guide to preparing for the future death of someone close to you, as well as helping them through the actual passing when the time comes.

Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can be overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally draining — especially when you need clear, practical caregiving advice instead of medical jargon. The Dementia Handbook for Caregivers is a comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide for dementia caregivers, family members, and loved ones providing Alzheimer’s care at home.

GP Dr Ginni Mansberg and over-sharing journalist Shelly Horton use the latest research and expert knowledge to shine a light on some of the most awkward medical issues – from haemorrhoids to erectile dysfunction. Just like with the first season, this podcast isn’t for the faint-hearted. Taboo health topics are discussed in intimate and descriptive detail, which will have you laughing while you’re learning. We suggest you use your earphones to listen, unless you brace yourself for some alarmed staring from eavesdroppers, and awkward questions from the kids.

Through five editions, The 36-Hour Day has been an essential resource for families who love and care for people with Alzheimer disease. Whether a person has Alzheimer disease or another form of dementia, he or she will face a host of problems. The 36-Hour Day will help family members and caregivers address these challenges and simultaneously cope with their own emotions and needs. Featuring useful takeaway messages and informed by recent research into the causes of and the search for therapies to prevent or cure dementia, this edition includes new information.

Embarking on a journey of self-discovery doesn't require a passport to Japan, a love for sushi, or fluency in the language. Instead, it's about immersing yourself in a time-honoured way of life that can significantly enhance your well-being on multiple levels. This book invites you to explore the rich tapestry of an ancient culture, offering practical insights that you can weave into your daily routine to enrich your life, regardless of your current circumstances.

Talking about death won't kill you. Yet in today's world, death remains one of our greatest taboos. As religion declines and rituals fade, we are left without much guidance for one of life's only certainties. This is your handbook for death in the 21st century – a compassionate, practical and surprisingly hopeful guide to understanding mortality.

Samantha Bee wants to talk about menopause. Okay, she actually doesn’t want to, but she must. Half of the world’s population will spend one third of their lives in it, yet it’s been completely shrouded in secrecy—until now. The Emmy Award-winning host of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee shares everything she has learned in her new one-woman show, How to Survive Menopause. Because everyone needs that one best friend who will keep it real for them—like, really real.

When it comes to keeping your brain in tip-top shape, you aren't limited to crossword puzzles, brain games, and Sudoku. The keys to keeping your mind sharp are already in your hands: eleven simple but powerful lifestyle factors often have a greater impact on our health than our genetics. In The Age-Proof Brain, scientist and popular speaker Dr. Marc Milstein shares "complex science in simple (and often humorous) examples, case histories, and 'how-to' guidelines that are guaranteed to change your life" (Dr. James B. Mass). 

Em Rusciano has some stories to tell! In the space of a few short years, she quit breakfast radio, birthed her third child and staged a sold-out tour across the country – all before being hurled headfirst into the existential crisis of lockdowns. She felt everything at full volume: the burnout, the joy, the rage ... and a deeply inconvenient urge to get into craft.

Written directly for burnt-out millennials disillusioned with the search for meaning through career success, a beautiful life and a beautiful Instagram account, The Sunny Nihilist explains why achievement has not made us happy. Looking anew at a philosophy usually associated with grumpy pessimists, writer Wendy Syfret examines how meaning pervades our modern experience of work, love, religion and wider society, and asks whether a touch of upbeat nihilism could actually lighten our loads.

Discover the customized nutrition plan that will help you be lean, fit, more youthful, sexier, and full of energy—at every stage of life. Designed specifically for women, this individualized six-week intermittent fasting program is the sustainable solution to help you feel and look your...

SPEAK is a book about how to transform grief, setbacks and flaws into growth, self-confidence and triumph, from the massively popular Peloton instructor and fitness personality Tunde Oyeneyin. On any given day, thousands of people clip into their spin bikes and have their lives changed by Tunde...

Breathing is something we all know how to do. And yet, the majority of teenagers and adults let go of their natural ability to breathe fully. We are conditioned from an early age to control our feelings and emotions, and as a result our muscles tighten and our breathing patterns become...

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How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and their Caregivers is a life-affirming, instructive, and inspiring book about living gracefully and purposefully with the challengesfaced by those with chronic pain or illness. These conditions, while not always life-threatening, are life-disrupting and stressful. The audiobook contains over two dozen tools and practices to help people live skillfully and to find equanimity and joy despite the profound changes in their lives.