Showing titles in Physical Illness & Disease

After being given a terminal diagnosis with only a few weeks to live, Jane McLelland dug up research, some decades old, in her quest to survive. Rather than aiming to cure cancer, which in many cases is unachievable, Jane's approach was to stop it growing. Remarkably, her approach not only stopped it growing, it disappeared altogether. There are now clinics following her protocol, achieving remarkable successes.

In this groundbreaking audiobook, Atul Gawande makes a compelling argument for the checklist, which he believes to be the most promising method available in surmounting failure. Whether you're following a recipe, investing millions of dollars in a company or building a skyscraper, the checklist is an essential tool in virtually every area of our lives, and Gawande explains how breaking down complex, high pressure tasks into small steps can radically improve everything from airline safety to heart surgery survival rates.  

For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work on the care of people with dementia and their family members. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer disease, and other dementias, the book's authoritative and compassionate approach to care features discussions of the causes of dementia and the management of its symptoms from the early stages to late-stage disease.

"The book I didn't know I desperately needed." - LORRAINE KELLY "Witty and wise - How the Female Body Works is a wonderful blend of science and humour. I laughed, I learned, and I felt seen. A must-read for anyone in a female body - and anyone who knows one." - Dr Charlotte Gribbin, Consultant...

Award-winning author and researcher Dan Buettner has traveled the world to meet the planet’s longest-lived people, and learned nine powerful yet simple lessons that could put you on the path to longer life. Where did he find them? In the Blue Zones....

The podcast which we hope will become your go to for anything to do with the menopause & related topics.Each episode will be packed with useful information & resources to help you make those more informed decisions.We will provide information you can trust with no ‘flim flam’ or doom & gloom.===================================If you have listened to our podcasts already, please complete our short survey, only 9 questions, athttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S5RGV8P===================================Useful links & resources:Women’s Health concern: www.womens-health-concern.orgLet’s Talk ...

Start strengthening your immunity for good. In this ground-breaking book, expert immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi unravels the new science around immunity. Immunity decodes exactly what it takes to be well in the modern day and reveals tips and tricks you can start putting into practice...

'Every family needs this book! Written with empathy, honesty, and real understanding, this book makes what can be a very lonely journey, feel seen, and a little lighter to carry, reminding you that you're not walking it alone.' - Joy Mason, CEO Mast Cell Action 'An empowering guide for patients...

Bloomsbury presents Rebound by Carrie Jackson Cheadle and Cindy Kuzma, read by Carrie Jackson Cheadle. ‘The evidence-backed guidance in this long-overdue resource is as crucial to managing the mental side of injury as good healthcare providers are to managing the physical side.’ Matt...

Brought to you by Penguin. SHORTLISTED FOR THE JAMES TAIT BLACK BIOGRAPHY AWARD 2025 From Hanif Kureishi, author of The Buddha of Suburbia, a memoir about the accident that left him paralysed. Imagine your life changing in a second: one minute you are watching the football with a beer, the next...

Brought to you by Penguin. This book comes with a downloadable PDF to accompany the audiobook. A GUIDE TO USING THE SCIENCE OF THE BODY CLOCK TO CREATE THE OPTIMUM PERSONAL ROUTINE. SLEEP BETTER, WORK BETTER, FEEL BETTER. Every second of the day, tiny biological clocks are ticking throughout...

ASMR to Ease Insomnia is a must for anyone looking to tune out the noise of the day and find comfort and relaxation before sleeping. Using bespoke sounds, meditative techniques and roleplay Emma will guide you through a session at a sleep clinic. ASMR to Ease Insomnia is a must have for ASMR fans, beginners and those searching for deep, joyful and meditative ways to relax.

Bloomsbury presents Sounds Like Misophonia by Dr Jane Gregory with Adeel Ahmad, read by Catherine Bailey. ‘Empathetic, thoroughly informative and succinct ... Dr Gregory will be your friendly and helpful companion in the maelstrom of living with this complex disorder’ – Cris Edwards...

In the tradition of bestsellers like The Plant Paradox and The Keto Reset Diet, The Carnivore Code reveals the shocking truth about so-called healthy foods, and presents a complete program to reclaim your health with the true ancestral diet We are living longer than ever before, but we aren’t...

In 12 fascinating lectures, Theanne Griffith, PhD, takes us far beneath our common misconceptions about pain all the way down to the molecular level. You’ll be surprised to learn exactly what’s happening when that hammer hits your finger or when inflammation in the gut causes you to double over.

Tune out the world with pink noise. Pink noise can promote relaxation and improve sleep quality and focus by blocking external noise, and this 12-hour track is designed to support long-term focus and sleep quality overnight.

A guide to the benefits and challenges of the use of cannabis in spiritual practice Includes chapters by 18 authoritative and influential voices of the modern cannabis movement, including Kathleen Harrison, Joan Bello, Hamilton Souther, Steven Hager, Chris Bennett, Dee Dussault, Jeremy Wolff...

'Filled with grit, joy, laughter and sacrifice' Irish Times 'A beautiful and compelling memoir ... a manual for life' Ryan Tubridy 'This book provides unique insights into the life and work of one of Ireland's most influential doctors' SR STAN KENNEDY DR HARRY BARRY's life and career has been...

Bloomsbury presents Somebody I Used to Know written and read by Wendy Mitchell. _______________ A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK SELECTED AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE TIMES SELECTED AS A SUMMER READ BY THE SUNDAY TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES...

Imagine yourself in Cape Cod in early fall with the steady swells of the waves falling against the sand and the gentle rhythmic chirp of crickets in the dunes. Unlike canned nature sounds created in a studio, renowned acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton gives you the real deal. He travels the world recording remarkable locations that capture the essence of the place itself.