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In this landmark book of popular science, Daniel E. Lieberman—chair of the department of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University and a leader in the field—gives us a lucid and engaging account of how the human body evolved over millions of years, even as it shows how the increasing...

206 bones. One heart. Two eyes. Ten fingers. You may think you know what makes up a human. But it turns out our bodies are full of surprises. What makes tears of joy different from tears of sadness? Why is a gut feeling so much smarter than you think? And why is 90% of you not even human? You...

Obesity, autism, mental health problems, IBS, allergies, auto-immunity, cancer. Does the answer to the modern epidemic of ‘Western’ diseases lie in our gut? You are 10% human. For every one of your cells, there are nine impostors hitching a ride. You are not just flesh and bone, but also...

Dr. Andrew Huberman, host of the world’s leading health podcast Huberman Lab, and neuroscientist and tenured professor at Stanford School of Medicine, introduces Protocols, an essential guide to improving brain function, enhancing mood and energy, optimizing bodily health and physical...

The Secret Body is a gripping drama of discovery and a landmark account of the dawning revolution in human health that reveals a hitherto invisible universe within each of us.

"Eyeopening... Fascinating... may presage a paradigm shift in medicine.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Teeming with information and big ideas... Outstanding.” —Booklist (starred review) The origin of asthma, autism, Alzheimer's, allergies, cancer, heart disease, obesity, and even...

From birth to death and through the exploration of topics such as disease, sex, mind, eating and drinking, Burch tracks the future of medicine by looking at what is already possible today. Weaving in insights from literature, art and history, The Shape of Things to Come considers the cultural complexity surrounding medicine as well as its impact on the humanities. As a specialist in geriatric medicine Burch writes with a keen understanding of the medical profession. 

Too many people equate aging with aching. They rely on cortisone injections or pop painkillers, convinced there are no other alternatives. But that's not always the case. Body advocate Stephanie Shorr knows that when it comes to your health, even small steps make a big difference. More than 70 years young, Stephanie takes no medications, has no chronic pain, and enjoys plenty of energy. In Live the Health You Want, she shares knowledge gained from a lifetime of researching human health and wellness.

Running is more than just putting one foot in front of the other. It’s about discovering the connection between your body, your mind, and your potential. The Mind Body Marathon Podcast is where running performance, sports psychology, injury prevention, strength training, recovery strategies, nutrition, and mindset coaching all come together to help you become the strongest, healthiest, and most resilient version of yourself. Hosted by Dr. Leo Kormanik, a sports chiropractor, running coach, and former elite marathoner who competed at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials with a personal best of 2:18, ...

This audiobook includes simple information on drugs that affect different systems of the body.