Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
Brain Rules for Aging Well
10 Principles for Staying Vital, Happy, and Sharp
John Medina
The book presents ten core principles that aim to enhance cognitive function and overall well-being in older adults, drawing on scientific research to offer practical advice. It covers topics such as the importance of social connections, exercise, mental engagement, and stress reduction to maintain a healthy and vibrant mind as one ages.
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Unplug
A Simple Guide to Meditation for Busy Skeptics and Modern Soul Seekers
Suze Yalof Schwartz|Debra Goldstein
The book provides a practical approach to meditation, tailored for individuals with hectic lifestyles who may be doubtful about the benefits of this practice. It offers easy-to-follow techniques and tips to incorporate meditation into daily life, aiming to reduce stress and improve overall well-being.
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Treating Pornography Addiction
The Essential Tools for Recovery
Ph.D. Kevin B. Skinner
The book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and overcoming pornography addiction, offering practical strategies, psychological insights, and therapeutic tools. It addresses the underlying causes of addiction, outlines steps for recovery, and helps individuals rebuild trust and intimacy in their relationships.
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Breaking the Age Code
How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long and Well You Live
Becca Levy
The book explores the impact of societal and personal beliefs about aging on individuals' health, longevity, and well-being. It presents scientific evidence and strategies for adopting a more positive outlook on aging, which can lead to improved physical and mental health outcomes.
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Depression-Free, Naturally
7 Weeks to Eliminating Anxiety, Despair, Fatigue, and Anger from Your Life
Joan Mathews Larson
The book provides a holistic approach to combating emotional distress through natural therapies, focusing on nutritional supplements, diet, and lifestyle changes. It outlines a seven-week program designed to help individuals restore mental health by addressing biochemical imbalances that can lead to depression and anxiety.
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Night School
Wake up to the power of sleep
Richard Wiseman
The book explores the science of sleep and its impact on learning, creativity, and emotional well-being. It provides practical advice and techniques to improve sleep quality, understand dreams, and harness the transformative power of rest.
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Ask Me About My Uterus
A Quest to Make Doctors Believe in Women's Pain
Abby Norman
The book chronicles the author's personal struggle with endometriosis and the broader issue of medical professionals dismissing women's pain. It delves into the history of women's health, the challenges of obtaining a diagnosis, and the systemic biases in the healthcare system that often leave women's suffering unacknowledged and untreated.
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The Undying
Pain, vulnerability, mortality, medicine, art, time, dreams, data, exhaustion, cancer, and care
Anne Boyer
The book is a profound exploration of the author's experience with highly aggressive breast cancer, delving into the physical and emotional realities of the disease and its treatment. It critically examines the medical industry, the commodification of care, and the intersection of art and illness, while reflecting on broader themes of human vulnerability and mortality.
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The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober Journal
THE COMPANION TO THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Catherine Gray
The book provides a guided journaling experience with prompts, exercises, and reflections designed to support individuals on their journey to sobriety. It complements the principles of sober living with personal insights and motivational tools to help readers explore their relationship with alcohol and embrace a life of sobriety.
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The BIG Book on the Gastric Sleeve
Everything You Need To Know To Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Alex Brecher|Natalie Stein
The book provides comprehensive information on the vertical sleeve gastrectomy, a weight loss surgery, covering pre-operative preparation, the surgical procedure, and post-operative care. It also offers guidance on diet, lifestyle changes, and emotional support to help patients achieve and maintain their weight loss goals.
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