Item category 1: Health & Well-being

In January 2023, Johann Hari started to inject himself once a week with Ozempic, one of the new drugs that produces significant weight loss. He wasn't alone, some predictions suggest that in a few years, one in four of the British population will be taking these drugs. While around 80 per cent of...

Menopause and perimenopause are still a black box to most doctors, leaving patients exasperated as they grapple with symptoms ranging from hot flushes to insomnia and brain fog. As a leading neuroscientist and women's brain health specialist, Dr Lisa Mosconi unravels the mystery by revealing how ...

Milk. It's in our coffee, on our cereal. We see it in processed form -- yoghurt, butter, cheese, skimmed and lactose free. It's there in almond form, or made from oats or soy, and is as lauded as the 'perfect' food or lambasted as not fit for human consumption and a toxic planet killer, depending...

How can body awareness help you change your mind and experience of life? How does your mind live in your body? How can body awareness help you change your mind and experience of life? Noa Belling offers a practical, personal way to use your body as a direct path to mindfulness and mindful living....

Based on time-proven principles produced by decades of hands-on experience and thousands of hours of scientific research, Muscle for Life gives you a plan for transforming your body faster than you ever thought possible, including: Conquering the "mental game" of fitness. Learn to hack your habit...

The vagus nerve is the superhighway between our bodies and brains, our emotions and behaviour. However, chronic stress and trauma impair the vagus nerve's functions, which can lead to stress-related illnesses such as anxiety and depression, chronic back pain, headaches, addictive cravings, IBS an...

"Filling a gaping hole in menopause care, everything a woman needs to know to thrive during her hormonal transition and beyond, as well as the tools to help her take charge of her health at this pivotal life stage-by the bestselling author of The Galveston Diet. Menopause is inevitable, but suffe...

An increasing number of Australian children are being diagnosed with variations in their brain development. These can include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and dyslexia. Authors Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow have surveyed and interviewed almost 2000 Australians -- inc...

Ten years after her husband's catastrophic injury, author Kara Stanley embarks with him on a journey to understand his chronic pain and find pathways into joy and relief. Throughout, they seek answers to profound questions about the nature of suffering and pain: Is it helpful to conceptualize pai...

Humans are undeniably creatures of habit. So when sudden, unexpected plot twists pull the metaphorical rug from beneath our feet, it can sometimes feel impossible to regain our footing. Therapist and podcaster Jana Firestone knows this better than most, after losing her mum suddenly at the age of...

Think of the quirky traditions that you keep up with your friends. Or the unusual ways that you and your family mark special occasions. Or the gifts that your partner gives - and what you'd think if they'd bought the same for an ex. These are rituals- practices that are imbued with symbolic meani...

A powerful call to confront the reasons why global politics is jeopardising women's health across the world, by a prize-winning academic. Harman uses case studies like the repeal of abortion rights, Serena Williams' near-death experience, and the bombing of maternity hospitals in Ukraine, as well...

In this guide, Dr. Cook shares tools and hands-on methods to transform your gut health for greater immunity and well-being. Distilling the most recent research, she explains the connection between GALT (gut-associated lymphoid tissue) and a strong gut-immune relationship. She offers methods to as...

Psychopaths are often thought of as killers and rapists, but up to 10 per cent of people are probably psychopathic without being criminals. Science suggests psychopaths don't have empathy. Although charming in the early stages of a relationship or employment, they will leave you feeling cheated a...

"You spend up to a third of your life dreaming. Have you ever wondered why? Dreams are a source of mystery. They have changed the course of individual lives and the world, spurring business deals, inspiring art and scientific breakthroughs, triggering military invasions and mental breakdowns. Yet...

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of autism? Often, it's a boy who struggles with friendships, but who loves trains and is great at maths. While this may reflect the experiences of some autistic people, in recent years research and first-hand accounts have shown that ...

"Louis XIV's rear end inspired the British National Anthem. Queen Victoria's armpit led the development of antiseptics. Robert Jenkin's ear started a war. All too often, historical figures feel distant and abstract; more myth and legend than real flesh and blood. These stories of bodies and its p...

In What's My Body Telling Me? Women's health expert Dr. Anthea Todd combines her expertise across energetic, functional, and medical fields to give you what you've been craving. A simple guide to know how to listen to your body and what to do next no matter how big or small the symptom.

Perhaps you've been diagnosed with food intolerances but are struggling to find all the information you need on what you can eat to maintain a balanced -- and flavourful -- diet. Or perhaps you sense something is not right with your health be are yet to receive a definitive diagnosis. This book i...

Why Do We Stay? combines singer Stephanie Quayle's real-life experience in toxic relationships with professional insights from psychologist Dr. W. Keith Campbell to help you identify the signs of a toxic relationship and know what to do to break free.

A groundbreaking exploration of the science of why and how we age and die—from Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan. The knowledge of death is so terrifying that we live most of our lives in denial of it. Throughout human history—from the immortal afterlife of Judeo-Christia...

Move over, Socrates and Plato! In this heartwarming guide to living your best life, Alex Cearns shares the sage advice of our four-legged furry gurus. Their profound insights and goofy enthusiasm will remind you to cherish friendship and love, celebrate our differences and respect the need for a ...

Wryly funny and relatable, this collection of illustrated "scenari-nos" shows readers how they can learn to say "no." Created by Nicole Monente, of Scribbles by Nicole, and a long-term people-pleaser herself, this is a book to help you build boundaries. Nicole understands that it's not always eas...

Nobody sits us down and teaches us how to love. So we're often thrown into relationships with nothing but romance movies and pop culture to help us muddle through. Until now. Instead of presenting love as an ethereal concept or a collection of clichés, Jay Shetty lays out specific, actionable ste...

Learn key communication skills for succeeding in a neurologically mixed relationship, gain a better understanding of your autistic partner's mental processes, troubleshoot your sex life, and level up your appreciation for their relationship strengths. Autistic-allistic relationships can flourish,...

Back pain is the one of the world's greatest public health challenges. It is the leading reason we visit the doctor, the leading reason we take time off work, the biggest cause of disability worldwide. One in 10 people will develop chronic back pain. And rates are growing. A multi-billion dollar ...

Never-ending to-do lists, constant deadlines, intense workloads and the guilty feeling you're not doing enough - does this sound all too familiar? If so, it's time to take a step back and find a better balance for your work and life. Mindfulness and performance coach Melo Calarco shares the secre...

How do I know if I have dementia, and how will I live with it if I do? Can people with dementia consent to sex? Can they choose euthanasia for their future selves? And can we prevent or push back its onset? Chances are you know someone with dementia, but how well do you really understand the cond...

This illustrated guide to the Blue Zones includes lessons, top longevity foods and behaviors, and a surprising new Blue Zone.

Grace is both mysterious and hard to define. It can be found when we create ways to find meaning and dignity in connection with each other, building on our shared humanity, being kinder, bigger, better with each other. If, in its crudest interpretation, karma is getting what you deserve, then gra...