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Brought to you by Penguin. Narrated by James Nestor. THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'Who would have thought something as simple as changing the way we breathe could be so revolutionary for our health, from snoring to allergies to immunity? A fascinating book, full of dazzling revelations' Dr...

Most women expect menopause to bring hot flashes and sleep problems. Few expect it to make their ADHD suddenly feel ten times worse. Brain fog. Forgetfulness. Emotional overwhelm. Losing your train of thought mid-sentence. Walking into rooms and forgetting why you’re there. Feeling like your brain has quietly stopped cooperating.

This audiobook is narrated by Julie Maisey and Fiona's husband, Martin Frizell. 'I hope this book can show people a little about what it is like to live with Alzheimer’s. How frightening and confusing it is. But also how much life can still bring joy and be valued.' Much-loved broadcaster...

What if just 10 minutes a day could help you move with more confidence and ease? Discover a calm, supportive way to improve your balance and mobility, and stay active. Is fear of falling holding you back from staying active? Do you avoid exercise because it feels too fast, too complicated, or unsafe? Are you looking for something gentle, simple, and easy to follow at home? The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Chair Tai Chi for Seniors over 60 was created specifically for beginners who want a safe, structured, and approachable way to stay active.

Why does stress feel harder to recover from after 40? Why are you gaining weight despite eating well and staying active? Does stress linger in your body long after the situation has passed? For many women, these changes aren't a failure of willpower. They're the result of hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause combined with the relentless pace of modern life: careers, caregiving, households, and constant demands. Together, they quietly disrupt cortisol, the body's primary stress hormone.

The classic guide to an unmedicated childbirth, fully revised for the twenty-first century with updated information. For women birthing vaginally, 90% of Bradley births are drug-free! The Bradley Method, used and praised by women for almost seventy years, prepares you for drug and...

Kristin Neff, PhD is a professor in human development whose 10 years of research forms the basis of her timely book. Self Compassion offers a powerful solution for combating the current malaise of depression, anxiety and self criticism that comes with living in a pressured and competitive culture. Through tried and tested exercises, listeners learn the three core components that will help replace negative and destructive measures of self worth and success with a kinder and nonjudgmental approach in order to bring about profound life change and deeper happiness.

This audiobook is nothing but the pure, beautiful sounds of singing bowls. Relax and close your eyes as you let the experience of Pure Singing Bowl Sounds wash over you and feel the stress melt away. Perfect for sleep, insomnia, healing, and background noise.

Read by the author, Michael Greger MD. 'I have never recommended a book as good as this, ever.' - Chris Evans The Sunday Times bestseller and as 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...

Tap the Unlimited Energy of the Universe You know you have a physical body, but did you know that you also have a light body—a timeless, energetic essence that connects you to everything in the universe? Long ago, the ancient Taoist sages learned how to distill this body of light, allowing us...

We’ve been sold a lie: The world tells us that pain is inevitable, that our bodies must break down as we age, and that there’s nothing we can do about it. Here’s the shocking truth: The vast majority of the pain that plagues our aging bodies is self-inflicted. It’s caused by the way we use our bodies every day - the way we sit, the way we stand, the way we walk and run. But with simple exercises, anybody can learn to heal their chronic musculoskeletal pain, and prevent future pain, injury, and joint problems from developing.

'The world can feel a hard place at times, who hasn't asked themselves 'Is it me?' How wonderfully reassuring to have Dr Alex ask those same questions with his trademark warmth and honesty. A must read for everyone trying their best at life.' DR JULIE SMITH 'This is the story of all of the ways...

STOP WAITING FOR A "WINDOW OF TIME" THAT ISN'T COMING. We’ve been conditioned to believe that if we don't sweat for an hour, it doesn't count. We treat the gym like a cathedral —a place we visit once a day to atone for the "sin" of sitting. But your body wasn’t designed for a one-hour burst followed by twenty-three hours of stagnation. It was designed to move. The "Golden Hour" is dead. The Movement Snack has arrived.

Scientific factors in our diets and lifestyles influence our risk of cardiovascular disease, and what's good for our hearts also tends to be good for our guts, our brains, livers, and weight control, reduces our risk of many forms of cancer, and even helps us to age well. Dr Joanna McMillan cuts through the nonsense, bust the myths and misconceptions, and provides insights from the extraordinary science of lifestyle medicine to help you take pleasure and joy in eating and living well so you can give and get more from life.

Bloomsbury presents Our Later Years by the Women of New Ground, read by Sahera Chohan with the Women of New Ground It’s time to stand up to ageist stereotypes. This is a book full of wisdom, tips and truths that will inspire anyone who wants their later years to be fulfilling and stress-free...

Brought to you by Penguin. THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From a leading doctor and world-renowned health expert, the simple, uplifting and practical guide to cutting through the wellness noise, living well and ageing with purpose. Have you hit optimisation overload? This book is for you...

Bloomsbury presents Ageless written and read by Andrew Steele. 'A stunner ... If you haven't got this book in your house, I don't know why' Chris Evans 'A startling wake-up call . . . Writing with the vim of a Bill Bryson and the technical knowledge of a scientist, Steele gives us a chance to...

*A Waterstones Best Popular Science Book of 2024* 'Every page of this book is fascinating, glorious, and profound. This is one of the great frontiers of science for our age' Daniel M. Davis, author of The Beautiful Cure and The Secret Body ________________________________________________ From a...

Drawing on his vast experience as the elite trainer who transformed Daniel Craig’s physique for five James Bond films, Simon Waterson reveals how to enhance your energy, sleep and confidence with his intelligent approach to fitness.

Our understanding of cancer is slowly undergoing a revolution, allowing for the development of more effective treatments. For the first time ever, the death rate from cancer is showing a steady decline … but the ‘War on Cancer’ has hardly been won. In The Cancer Code, Dr Jason Fung offers...