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Are you exhausted from restless nights, your mind racing with endless thoughts, and stress weighing you down? Do you lie in bed, staring at the ceiling, desperately wishing for sleep to come—only to wake up feeling just as drained as the night before?

As a mom of a newly diagnosed child with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), I relentlessly sought experts in SPD, as well as top nutritionists, biopsychologists, and neurologists. I figured that if I understood the major functions of the brain, and how it's supposed to take in, process, and respond to stimulation, I could discover how SPD interferes with these functions. 

Fatigue is not harmless. Poor sleep does more than make you tired. It can affect your focus, mood, memory, metabolism, reaction time, work performance, relationships, safety, and long-term health. If you are exhausted during the day but wired at night, waking up tired, relying on caffeine to function, struggling with insomnia, or wondering why your sleep no longer restores you, Sleep Deprivation was written for you. For many adults, poor sleep quality is not simply a discipline problem.

On July 22, 2009, a special meeting was held with 24 leading scientists at the National Institutes of Health to discuss early findings that a newly discovered retrovirus was linked to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), prostate cancer, lymphoma, and eventually neurodevelopmental disorders in children. When Dr. Judy Mikovits finished her presentation the room was silent for a moment, then one of the scientists said, "Oh my God!" The resulting investigation would be like no other in science.

'It's an incredible read for anyone facing adversity in their life; how to cope with it, how to stay positive in really difficult situations.' - Sally Nugent The instant no. 1 Sunday Times bestseller WINNER of the Autobiography of the Year at the Sports Book Awards 2025 A Sunday Times best...

Mit Fibromyalgie zu leben bedeutet oft: weitverbreitete Schmerzen, tiefe Erschöpfung, Schlafstörungen und das Gefühl, nicht verstanden zu werden. Dieses Buch möchte dich auf diesem Weg begleiten und dir ein klares, praxisnahes System an die Hand geben, um deine Lebensqualität Schritt für Schritt zu verbessern.

Looking for a way to get fit that’s easy to learn and fun to do, regardless of your fitness or age? Is losing weight and feeling good important to you? Does improved flexibility and increased strength and balance sound appealing? Look no further than the “Senior Fitness Ultimate 2-in-1 Collection,” featuring simple yet effective Chair Yoga and Wall Pilates exercises that are taking the fitness world by storm. And now they’re yours in one comprehensive collection; your roadmap to strength, fitness, and healthy living, with Chair Yoga and Wall Pilates as your compass.

For two years the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the world. The physician and medical historian Jacalyn Duffin presents a global history of the virus, with a focus on Canada. Duffin describes the frightening appearance of the virus and its identification by scientists in China; subsequent outbreaks on cruise ships; the relentless spread to Europe, the Americas, Africa, and elsewhere; and the immediate attempts to confront it. COVID-19 next explores the scientific history of infections generally, and the discovery of coronaviruses in particular.

Twenty-five years ago, my doctors had no cure for my cancer. So I went on a quest to find my own treatment. This is my story.... 

THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A wonderful book' Dr Chris van Tulleken, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ultra-Processed People Sleep better thanks to cherries Fix your brain fog with good fats Improve your metabolism with brazil nuts When we talk about hormones, we so often...

Brought to you by Penguin. Foreword read by HRH Prince William The life-affirming memoir of Lindsey Burrow, the working mother of three young children who has inspired the nation through her selfless commitment to husband Rob Burrow (CBE), the rugby league legend she cared for throughout his...

What begins as a collection of true stories becomes a deeply personal account of love, loss, faith, and resilience. In True Stories from One Helluva Year, D.E. Richardson chronicles one of the most challenging years of his life, drawing from journals kept between 2004 and 2005. As his beloved...

Brought to you by Penguin. A profound and moving portrait of one doctor's life and work in the NHS. We ask so much of our doctors. To heal. To trust. To care. To listen. To tell a man he might be dead tomorrow. To help a man who doesn't want to live. To look into a parent's panicked eyes as...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. You have one kidney, and a head full of questions. Is one really enough? What can I eat? Can I exercise? Will I be all right? Whether you were born with a single kidney, lost one to cancer, injury or illness, or gave one to someone you love, this clear...

In a battle for survival and self-acceptance, Matt Fitzgerald is willing to risk it all to outrun chronic illness. When sports journalist and bestselling author Matt Fitzgerald is struck by long COVID, his lifelong passion—running—becomes a distant memory, leaving him trapped in a failing...

Our lungs are amazing organs! In fact, they’re some of the hardest-working parts of our bodies. Every moment of every day, our lungs draw in air, extract the oxygen we need to survive, and expel carbon dioxide, the waste product we don’t need. This exchange happens quietly in the background, without us even noticing most of the time. Whether we’re awake, asleep, walking, laughing, or simply sitting still, our lungs are constantly doing their job—keeping us alive and energized. Breathing is one of those things we take for granted—until something goes wrong.

The Positive Parenting Guide: Tina Faber highlights the inextricable link between positivity and raising well-adjusted children. With lucid explanation on why traditional forms of parenting are ineffective, and in some cases, even harmful, you get the needed tools to train your kids. The Pretty Damn Concise Guide to...Insomnia: Why do some people find sleep a simple thing, while others struggle? What are the easy methods for consistently getting a good nights sleep? Cut through the nonsense with the best-selling solution to quickly and easily ending insomnia forever.

Join Ana Reisdorf, dietitian and GLP-1 user, where science meets support, and your weight loss journey is backed by a community that gets it. Whether you're new to GLP-1 medications like Zepbound, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Ozempic, or just looking to optimize your results, this podcast is your trusted space for expert insights, real success stories, and practical strategies to help you feel your best.

La persona promedio pasa 26 años de su vida durmiendo, aunque muchos de nosotros seguimos cansados la mayoría del tiempo. La realidad es que el sueño no es una prioridad para muchas personas y, aunque consigamos dormir, puede que no sea el tipo de sueño que necesitamos. El Dr. Tim Sharp, Dr. Happy, te presenta 10 hábitos diarios sencillos para conseguir un sueño de mejor calidad y así lograr una vida más feliz y saludable.

Alcohol and You includes everything you need to self-diagnose alcohol problems and find the solution that is right for you. The author is a therapist working in public health, helping drinkers from all backgrounds. His research with hundreds of clients showed the best ways to overcome alcohol issues. In this landmark book, he passes on that knowledge to you.