Showing titles in Aging & Longevity

What are we going to do with those 20 or 30 years we didn’t expect? Due to unfounded fears of unhappiness and regret, many intelligent, otherwise rational people, even into their 40s and 50s, are so convinced that old age is a time of misery that they simply deny any other outcome and refuse to plan their own destiny. This optimistic and highly informative guide to smart aging will detail for listeners the steps they need to take to ensure that long life becomes synonymous with good life.

Embark on an enlightening journey through the complexities of human connections with the audiobook "Attachment Theory in Practice." This comprehensive guide explores the transformative potential of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in enhancing relationships for individuals, couples, and families. In this immersive audio experience, listeners will delve into the nuances of how attachment bonds can become disrupted due to misunderstandings, past traumas, and persistent insecurities.

This breakthrough book presents a disarmingly simple idea: The way we pay attention in daily life can play a critical role in our health and well-being. According to Dr. Les Fehmi, a clinical psychologist and researcher, many of us have become stuck in “narrow-focus attention”: a tense, constricted, survival mode of attention that holds us in a state of chronic stress - and which lies at the root of common ailments including anxiety, depression, ADD, stress-related migraines, and more.

Christine Bryden was a top civil servant and single mother of three children when she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 46. Since then she has gone on to challenge almost every stereotype of people with dementia. This is a vivid account of the author's experiences of living with dementia, exploring the effects of memory problems, loss of independence, difficulties in communication and the exhaustion of coping with simple tasks. She describes how, with the support of her husband, Paul, she continues to lead an active life and explains how professionals and carers can help.

Do you suffer from an eating disorder? Do you feel like you eat too much, or that you’re not in control of your weight and diet? If your answer is yes, then keep reading. This incredible audiobook breaks down the fundamentals of two key eating concepts - binge eating and emotional eating, two negative behaviors which can destroy your self-esteem and leave you feeling unhealthy and out of control.

How to Prevent Dementia begins with the principle that the more we know about dementia, the easier it is to prevent or delay it. A better foundation of knowledge also helps people to understand and interact thoughtfully with loved ones living with the condition. The book shows that dementias exist on a spectrum, starting with perfectly normal performance and ending at the extremes of mental dysfunction. Dr Restak also provides practical advice on how to reduce your risk of developing the condition.

As a woman, you can’t escape getting older or avoid menopause, but that doesn’t mean you have to experience all the unpleasant side effects. But as simple as it is, there are several ways to fail at intermittent fasting, especially if you don’t know how to do it safely and thoughtfully. After listening to this book, you’ll be able to choose the correct method that fits your weight loss goals to be successful, even if you’ve failed at every other diet in your life.

For years, award-winning journalist Polly Vernon drove her body around like it was a car - and she had zero interest in the manual. This book charts her mission to lift the bonnet, have a good old rummage and find out what's really going on. She talks to neuroscientists, academics, medics, midwives, gynaes, psychologists and physios. People who really know their stuff. And so here it is, THE complete guide to the female body - head to toe, inside and out, physical and emotional - with reassuring advice on how to mitigate the ways it makes life trickier.

Self-care is a necessity for any modern woman, and this book helps you prioritize number one with a little help from the magic of witchcraft. The Witch’s Book of Self-Care has advice for pampering your body, mind, and spirit with spells, meditations, mantras, and powerful activities to help you to keep healthy, soothe stress, relinquish sadness, channel joy, and embrace your strength. Learn how easy it is to connect to the earth, harness your personal power, and add a little magic to your everyday life for a better you.

Are you having trouble getting rid of belly fat? Struggling to lose weight, build muscle, and achieve your health goals? Many men in their 40s and beyond face the same challenges. Worse, your testosterone levels naturally decrease every year, leading to weight gain, decreased energy, and a loss of muscle mass. Learn a simple-to-follow nutrition plan that naturally increases testosterone and revs up your fat-burning metabolism. It’s simple, tasty, and insanely effective!

Part memoir, part stereotype-defying manifesto, Namaste Motherf--kers is a funny, empowering, practical book that takes an irreverent look at the author's own story of radical midlife reinvention - taking her from meetings in the boardroom to becoming a stand-up comedian - thanks to a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers encouraging her to make change happen.

For too long, women have been approaching menopause with a sense of dread and finality. Often, they don't want to talk about it until they're undeniably experiencing it—and even then might suffer symptoms in silence, either embarrassed to speak openly, or dejectedly resigned to thinking that years of discomfort and mood swings are just unavoidable. An M.D. with an appealing east-meets-west approach to women's health, Dr. Tasneem (known as Dr. Taz) has spent her career battling these outdated stereotypes and mindsets.

The story of one woman's struggle to care for her seriously ill husband - and a revealing look at the role unpaid family caregivers play in a society that fails to provide them with structural support.

Enjoyable, exciting sex is possible after sex addiction. As a sex, marriage, and family therapist, Alexandra Katehakis introduces a successful program for sufferers and their loved ones that will help them hone their erotic intelligence by making sense of the past, creating healthy habits in the present, and looking toward a more intimate relationship that nurtures honesty and closeness. With Katehakis's help, sex addicts can get in touch with their healthy sexual side and embrace true intimacy and acceptance in themselves and in their mates.

Created by the PrimeLife Wellness team and complemented by physiotherapist Mathieu Sonier, our book is the perfect solution for those seeking to enhance strength, flexibility, and overall well-being without leaving your chair or going to a gym.

Depression and anxiety can have a debilitating effect on sufferers and their families. However, in many cases, these afflictions can be treated and risks of recurrence significantly reduced. Applying a system using colour-coded flags for various mental states and problems, Dr Barry explains the role our minds and brains play in the manifestation of depression and anxiety and how these in turn can be shaped to lead us out of illness.

Weight gain, insomnia, libido loss, fertility issues and acne are just some of the possible signs that something is not right with your hormones. Consultant endocrinologist Dr Mary Ryan explains how good hormone health is important throughout our lives, not just at menopause, and how, by tackling problems when they arise, we can take control and improve our wellbeing.

Neste manifesto inovador, Attia revela como a sua jornada pessoal o fez repensar a abordagem da medicina com a qual ele e tantos outros colegas e pacientes estavam acostumados. Afinal, apesar de todos os seus sucessos, a medicina tradicional parece ter falhado no que diz respeito às doenças relacionadas ao envelhecimento.

First and foremost, I am a woman that was looking for answers, just like you. I have claimed victory over two breast cancer journeys. My healing journeys taught me so much about myself and breast cancer in general. These experiences have been stepping stones into creating my first book, Heal Breast Cancer Naturally, Healing Diva Retreats, and various coaching programs for women that are looking for support.

Unleash the transformative power of Chair Yoga in just 12 minutes a day, even if you have joint pain, flexibility issues, or limited energy. Are you over 60 and tired of feeling limited by aches and pains? Do you want a workout that’s gentle, fun, and effective for your age? You’re not alone—help is here. According to the CDC, 1 in 4 adults over 50 are physically inactive due to pain and the challenges of traditional exercises. But staying fit doesn’t have to be complicated.