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1) Ultra-processed people: the science behind food that isn't food

Author

Tulleken, Chris van

Description

"We have entered a new age of eating. For the first time in human history, most of our calories come from an entirely novel set of substances called Ultra-Processed Food. There's a long, formal scientific definition, but it can be boiled down to this: if it's wrapped in plastic and has at least one ingredient that you wouldn't find in your kitchen, it's UPF. In this book, Chris van Tulleken, father, scientist, doctor, and award-winning BBC broadcaster,...

2) To dye for: how toxic fashion is making us sick--and how we can fight back

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"Award-winning journalist Alden Wicker breaks open a story hiding in plain sight: the unregulated toxic chemicals that are likely in your wardrobe right now, how they're harming you, and what you can do about it. In To Dye For, Wicker reveals how clothing manufacturers have successfully swept consumers' concerns under the rug for more than 150 years, and why synthetic fashion and dyes made from fossil fuels are so deeply intertwined with the rise...

3) The manhood Rx: every man's guide to improving sexual health and overall wellness

Author

Burnett, Arthur L., II

Description

"Poor sexual functioning can serve as a predictor to other emerging health issues, yet too often, men are reluctant to discuss their issues. Here, Dr. Arthur Burnett provides a comprehensive overview of male sexual health and shows how it relates to overall health, providing clinically proven treatments for addressing sexual performance concerns"--

4) Smart sex: how to boost your sex IQ and own your pleasure

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From the host of the #1 podcast Sex with Emily, Emily Morse, comes a revolutionary new book that reframes our relationship to pleasure and teaches us how to have the best sex of our lives. Dr. Emily Morse has been dubbed "the Dr. Ruth of a new generation" (New York Times) and has helped millions of people navigate the world of sex and relationships. In Smart Sex, she condenses all she's learned as a doctor of human sexuality and offers a groundbreaking...

5) Random acts of medicine: the hidden forces that sway doctors, impact patients, and shape our health

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"Why do kids born in the summer get diagnosed more often with A.D.H.D.? How are marathons harmful for your health, even when you're not running? What do surgeons and salesmen have in common? Which annual event made people 30 percent more likely to contract COVID-19? As a University of Chicago-trained economist and Harvard medical school professor and doctor, Anupam Jena is uniquely equipped to answer these questions. And as a critical care doctor...

6) The in-between: unforgettable encounters during life's final moments

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"Passionate advocate for end-of-life care and TikTok star Nurse Hadley shares moving stories of joy, wisdom, and redemption from her patients' final moments, offering powerful lessons on facing death, recovering from loss, and how to live your life in this deeply personal memoir. Talking about death and dying is considered taboo in popular culture, even in the medical field. Our understanding of death is riddled with misconceptions: memories flashing...

7) I'm so effing hungry: why we crave what we crave--and what to do about it

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Book, Audiobook CD

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"Amy Shah MD, leading medical doctor and Instagram personality @fastingmd, shares her 5-step program for battling excessive hunger and food cravings by harnessing the power of psychobiotics and intermittent fasting"--

8) Sex talks: the five conversations that will transform your love life

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Book, Audiobook CD

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Demonstrating how to actually talk about sex, a sex therapist and her husband cover the five essential conversations every couple needs to have, sharing their successful advice and tried-and-tested tools for creating an extraordinary sex life.

9) Self-care for people with ADHD: 100+ ways to recharge, de-stress, and prioritize you!

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Book, Audiobook CD

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"When you have ADHD, it can be hard to stay on top of your wellness. Self-Care for People with ADHD is here to help! This book can help you engage in some neurodiverse self-care--without pretending to be neurotypical. You'll find more than 100 tips to accepting yourself, destigmatizing ADHD, finding your community, and taking care of your physical and mental health. You'll find solutions for managing the negative aspects of ADHD, as well as ideas...

10) Rethink your position: reshape your exercise, yoga, and everyday movement, one part at a time

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Rethink Your Position is every body's guide to everyday alignment. It explains how to check the way different areas are moving now, includes precision exercises to get important parts moving better, and shows how making small changes can increase your physical activity all day long--not only at the gym, but at the office, in the kitchen, on a walk with friends ... even while you're sleeping.--Publisher.

11) Simple exercises to stimulate the vagus nerve: an illustrated guide to alleviate stress, depression, anxiety, pain, and digestive conditions

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"Presents more than 100 effective exercises to naturally stimulate the vagus nerve in order to help manage anxiety, depression, sleep, and digestive disorders. Explores the function of the vagus nerve and the organs and systems it's connected to throughout the body. Explains how these simple exercises work by improving sensory-information processing, which provides a solid foundation for physical resilience and self-healing"--

12) Never too late: your guide to safer sex after 60

Author

Dowler, Shannon

Series

Johns Hopkins Press health book

Description

"The ultimate-and fun!-guide to maintaining vibrant sexual health with aging. In Never Too Late, Shannon Dowler, MD, a family physician who is also an expert on sexually transmitted diseases (STD), provides a refreshing overview of sexual education for people over 55. With the advent of dating apps, vibrant 55 retirement communities, and sexual enhancement drugs, adults are sexually active well into their golden years. Unfortunately, the rates of...

13) The psilocybin handbook for women: how magic mushrooms, psychedelic therapy, and microdosing can benefit your mental, physical, and spiritual health

Author

Chesak, Jennifer

Description

"Check out the premier resource for women interested in harnessing the power of psilocybin, AKA magic mushrooms--from how to microdose and trip sit (yes, that's a thing) to understanding the latest psychedelic research--all in a decidedly bro-free format. If you're looking for mushroom mansplaining, you've come to the wrong book. The Psilocybin Handbook for Women is a resource for everyone, although it features information specific to those assigned...

14) Great sex starts at 50: age-proof your libido & transform your sex life

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"Internationally renowned sex expert and author busts the myths about sex and aging and celebrates a new era of sexuality for older women." --

15) Insomnia doc's guide to restful sleep: remedies for insomnia and tips for good sleep health

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"If you have sleep issues, you're not alone. Whether we suffer from insomnia, depression, stress, or a hectic lifestyle, many of us have experienced sleeplessness. But don't fret--you can learn the tools to help you sleep well every night! Dr. Kristen Casey, TikTok's 'Insomnia Doc,' brings her sleep solutions right to you in this book, so you can get the restful sleep you deserve. With an inclusive, easy-to-follow approach, Insomnia Doc's Guide to...

16) Fast like a girl: a woman's guide to using the healing power of fasting to burn fat, boost energy, and balance hormones

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"A go-to fasting manual created specifically to address women's needs based on their hormones and menstrual cycle ... Includes a 30-day fasting reset that uses the power of your cycle - even if you no longer have one!"--Jacket flap.

17) Prescription for nutritional healing

Author

Balch, Phyllis A

Description

"The nation's #1 bestselling guide to natural remedies, totally revised and updated It has been more than 20 years since the first edition of Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing. This fully revised sixth edition includes the time-honored proven strategies, as well as many new and innovative science-based ideas to arm you with the best natural therapies for your health. In this unparalleled authoritative reference for all of us, updated material...

18) Pathogenesis: a history of the world in eight plagues

Author

Kennedy, Jonathan

Description

"A sweeping look at how the major transformations in history--from the rise of Homo sapiens to the birth of capitalism--have been shaped not by humans but by germs. According to the accepted narrative of progress, humans have thrived thanks to their brains and brawn, collectively bending the arc of history. But in this revelatory book, professor Jonathan Kennedy argues that the myth of human exceptionalism overstates the role that we play in social...

19) The miracle of flexibility: a head-to-toe program to increase strength, improve mobility, and become pain free

Author

Esmonde-White, Miranda

Description

"Gain strength and mobility while living a pain-free life at any age using this revolutionary technique created by former ballerina, New York Times bestselling author, and star of PBS's Classical Stretch Miranda Esmonde-White"--

20) Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 ways to calm the chaos and make time for what matters

Author

Vanderkam, Laura

Description

"For anyone who's sick of letting to-do lists dictate their time, Laura Vanderkam, the bestselling author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, shares nine strategies for reclaiming your hours Do you find yourself hoping that someday, life will be less hectic? One day, you say, you'll finally have time for the activities that you love - writing that book, completing that triathlon, traveling with friends. But if the COVID-19 pandemic...