Health & Wellness (GR)

How far would you go to obey orders? Why do many people - even some scientists - believe in miracles? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this visual guide to applied psychology. Lying at the intersection of biology, philosophy, and medicine, psychology is at the...

Explore the science behind over 50 pilates exercises to master each movement with confidence and control. DK brings you a ground-breaking health book that will help you revitalise your workouts and perfect your Pilates practice, by understanding the muscle action, breathwork and techniques required, every step of the way. Did...

The nation's #1 bestselling guide to natural remedies, totally revised and updated. This fully revised edition includes both time-honored, proven strategies and the latest science to arm you with the best natural therapies for your health. In this volume-a reference work of unparalleled authority-the updated material includes: natural ways to...

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER--Is a vegan diet healthier? Should I try going low-carb? Is it always a bad idea to skip a meal? Are superfoods all they're cracked up to be? Is fat still bad for you? Can I eat to improve my chances of conceiving?Science of Nutrition cuts through...

How are illnesses diagnosed? What is cancer? Why are some pandemics so deadly?This book explores big questions like these, explaining the breakthroughs and discoveries that have shaped our modern-day understanding of medicine and helped us protect and promote our health. Written in plain English, The Medicine Book cuts through the...

"Brutally honest, eye-wateringly detailed, funny, informative and crammed with practical advice ... compelling, essential reading." You magazine "I want to break down the taboos and communicate frankly about the menopause ... This book is about giving you the knowledge of what to look out for and how to own it."...

'One of the most beautiful books you will ever read' Kate Mosse In this powerful memoir, Joanna Cannon tells her story as a junior doctor in visceral, heart-rending snapshots. We walk with her through the wards, facing extraordinary and daunting moments: from attending her first post-mortem, sitting with a patient...

The updated edition of Prenatal and Postnatal offers a comprehensive text for the care of the woman during the childbearing year. The expert author team presents information needed to master knowledge in anatomy, physiology, psychology, culture, and structure of preconception, prenatal and postnatal care, and the management of common health...

This book takes you on the ultimate anatomical adventure around your own body, revealing how little you know about yourself in mind-blowing depth and detail. As part of the best-selling How Things Work series, this biological bonanza uses dynamic graphics, simple science, and accessible text to explore and explain this...

The classic, best-selling no-tears guide to making sure your baby—and you—get a full night's sleep has been updated - it is now easier to use and has been expanded to include more solutions plus critical new safety information.

Based on the award-winning blog, The Slimming Foodie is all about delicious, hearty, home-cooked meals that can work for anyone who is on a slimming journey. The Slimming Foodie philosophy is simple. First and foremost, the recipes have to taste great! But also important is that they use fresh, healthy...

Today, simple living is a rallying cry for anti-consumerists, environmentalists and anyone concerned with humanity's effect on the planet. But what is so revolutionary about a simple life? Why are we so fascinated with simplicity today? Why do we still sometimes resist simplifying our lives? A Philosophy of Simple Living...

It's easy to feel as if the sweet stuff is everywhere - from indulgent chocolate cakes to seemingly innocent fruit juices - and impossible to avoid. But this book is here to show you that there's life beyond sugar, and you can still eat a varied, fulfilling and delicious diet...

From eco to ethical, there are plenty of sound reasons to eat less meat. It's possible to make positive changes to your diet without radically altering your lifestyle - and you can still eat tasty, nutritious food without feeling like you're missing out. This practical book is full of nutritional...

Dr Michael Mosley, author of the bestselling 5:2 Fast Diet, reveals a game-changing approach to one of the greatest silent epidemics of our time - raised blood sugar levels. The food we eat today, high in sugar and easily digestible carbohydrates, is not only making us fat, but is putting...

Confused about what’s good and bad for you and your baby? With the constant bombardment of what you can and can’t do during pregnancy, parents-to-be can often feel stressed at a time which should be full of new and exciting discoveries. This concise and accessible book is packed with practical...

The Sunday Times Bestseller 'The cookbook every diabetic needs.' - Dr Aseem MalhotraFrom the bestselling authors of The Diabetes Weight-loss CookbookBeing diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes can be a real shock. How do you try to lose weight and eat healthily when you also have so little time...

'It is clear that our bodies still recognize nature as our home...' - Yoshifumi Miyazaki 'Forest bathing' or shinrin-yoku is a way of walking in the woods that was developed in Japan in the 1980s. It brings together ancient ways and wisdom with cutting edge environmental health science.Simply put, forest...

Freshly revised and updated to include incredible full-color photography, Super Nutrition for Babies, Revised Edition, features new recipes and the latest nutritional recommendations. Nutrition and proper feeding are critical in a baby's formative first months and years. However, many traditional feeding recommendations and convenience-focused baby foods are created based on...

Understand, manage, and treat Long Covid. Reports suggest that over 100m people around the world are living with Long Covid (more than 1.5m in the UK) yet reliable, clear information and guidance remains scarce. This book is the definitive guide to understanding, managing and treating the condition. Written by the...