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Exercise physiologist, personal trainer, and contributing writer for oprah.com Greene posits that signs of aging should be fought on four…
fronts: exercise, nutrition, skin care, and restorative rest. Working with a dermatologist and experts in sleep and healthful eating, Greene prescribes routines for each area. Bestseller. 2011
Science writer explores the field of fetal origins. Includes Paul's interviews with scientists, anecdotes from her own pregnancies, and research…
on the lifelong effects of gestational influences. Traces our evolving understanding of prenatal issues such as diet and nutrition, stress, environmental toxins, exercise, and drug and alcohol use. 2010
Paramedic's step-by-step guide to preventing and treating common injuries and illnesses. Includes instructions for administering CPR and first aid and…
advice for dealing with emergencies such as fires, snakebites, and natural disasters. 2012
Medical journalist Carper, who is genetically susceptible to Alzheimer's disease, surveys the scientific research on dementia and details specific actions…
that can help to delay or prevent the condition. Recommends nutritional and lifestyle changes, including taking vitamins, surfing the Internet, exercising, socializing, and meditating. 2010
Psychiatrists explain mood disorders and other causes of depression and stress in the older population. They discuss ways to cope…
with memory loss, disability, pain, sleep disorders, and grief. Use case studies to exemplify successful maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. 2012
Computer instructor presents concepts and techniques for computer novices. Covers subjects such as purchasing a computer, establishing Internet access, and…
working with iPads and mobile devices. Also offers tips on online banking, shopping, and using social media. 2011
Forty-three-year-old actress and her coauthor examine the current science on aging in women. Topics examined include how the body changes…
through time, menopause, cellular aging, building stronger bodies and brains, and the biological impact of genes, choices, and attitudes. Bestseller. 2016
Pediatric surgeon recounts the history of the field, her day-to-day experiences, and the emotional highs and lows of dealing with…
the families of her patients. Examines the development of treatments for conditions which would have been death sentences in years previous. 2014
Description of the physical, logistical, and emotional aspects of rheumatoid arthritis. Provides patients and caregivers the knowledge to better communicate…
with medical professionals. Includes information on coping strategies, exercise and rehabilitation, medications, alternative and complementary therapies, pregnancy and childbirth, and financial matters, such as disability benefits and insurance. 2014
Bestselling guide that mitigates the confusion surrounding pregnancy and birth by debunking myths that mislead parents, offering explanations of medical…
terms and covering a variety of issues, including prenatal care, birth defects, and amniocentesis. Descriptions of sex. Spanish language. 2010
A working mother shares the basics for surviving as both a working and a breastfeeding mother. She provides a guide…
to negotiating a pumping schedule, navigating business travel, and pumping in less-than-ideal locales. She draws on stories from both her own experiences and those of others. 2015
Psychologist Jay outlines challenges facing young adults in their twenties, under the headings of work, love, and the brain and…
the body. Argues that the adage "thirty is the new twenty" is incorrect. Uses composite portraits of previous clients to illustrate issues. 2012
Prompted by her own first pregnancy, science journalist investigates old wives' tales, news reports, and governmental regulations surrounding pregnancy and…
childbirth. Covers nutrition, body reactions, exercise, the birth process, newborns, sleep, breastfeeding, subsequent pregnancies, and more. Expanded from a fourteen-part series originally published by New Scientist. 2013
A medical sociologist and a gerontologist-social worker offer information to aging men on such topics as eating well, reducing stress,…
and staying active, and how sleep, drug and alcohol use, spirituality, and appearance affect mental health. Also discusses sexual intimacy, friendship, caregiving, managing chronic diseases, and end-of-life issues. 2013
Thirty writers describe their own experiences of giving birth. Discuss overcoming infertility, feeling frustration about medical staff attitudes and derailed…
birth plans, having twins after miscarriage, and the thrill of finishing labor and meeting their babies. Contributors include Ann Hood, Dani Shapiro, Julia Glass, and Cheryl Strayed. Strong language. 2014
Journalist Pauley draws on her own experiences and those of friends, family, and the baby boomers she has featured on…
her Today Show segment to illustrate ways to reinvent oneself and find fulfilling work. Includes portraits of a volunteer firefighter, a professional knitter, and a stand-up comedian. Bestseller. 2014
Fortysomething New York City writer and entrepreneur examines the growing number of women who are remaining childless, usually by situational…
chance rather than choice or infertility. Discusses society's preconceptions of such women, a possible sociological basis for the phenomenon, and coping techniques. 2014
A spiritual teacher offers advice on living with mindfulness, focusing on the path from aging to dying and beyond. He…
shares stories from his own life and provides meditations for dealing with the ups and downs of aging. 2000
A reflection on the nature of relationships between older individuals, comparing them with those of younger lovers and with ageist…
stereotypes. The author, in her seventies, considers her own marriage as well, and discusses the consolations and complications of an older relationship. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2018
Autobiography of woman who trained as a nurse/midwife and served in London's impoverished East End during the 1950s. Describes her…
sheltered background, life in an Anglican convent, and long hours among poverty-stricken patients. Basis for the PBS series. 2002