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Sex Matters: How male-centric medicine endangers women's health and what we can do about it
By Dr Alyson McGregor. 2020
A clarion call about the dangers of medicine for women, as well as a manual for how women can get…
the right care for their bodies.Sex Matters tackles one of the most urgent, yet unspoken issues facing women's health care today: all models of medical research and practice are based on male-centric models that ignore the unique biological and emotional differences between men and women - an omission that endangers women's lives. The facts surrounding how male-centric medicine impacts women's health every day are chilling: in the ER, women are more likely to receive a psychiatric diagnosis with regard to opioid use, while men are more likely to be referred for detoxification; the more vocal women become about their pain, the more likely their providers are to prescribe either inadequate or inappropriate pain relief medication; women often present with nontraditional symptoms of stroke, which causes delays in recognition by both them and their health professionals; and a government accountability study found that 80% of drugs that are withdrawn from the market are due to side effects that happen to women (a result of testing drugs mostly on men).Leading expert on sex and gender medicine Dr Alyson McGregor focuses on the key areas where these differences are most potentially harmful, addressing:· Cardiac and stroke diagnosis and treatment in women; · Prescription and dosing of pharmaceuticals;· Subjective evaluation of women's symptoms; · Pain and pain management;· Hormones and female biochemistry (including prescribed hormones); · How economic status, race, and gender identity are additional critical factors.Not only does Dr McGregor explore these disparities in depth, she shares clear, practical suggestions for what we can do. A work of riveting expose, revelatory insights into the medical establishment and actionable guidance for putting this information to use, Sex Matters is an empowering roadmap for reinventing modern medicine - and for self-care.(P)2020 Hachette AudioGrowing Young: How Friendship, Optimism and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100
By Marta Zaraska. 2020
'If you care about the length and quality of your life but can't stomach yet another diet or workout routine,…
this book is for you' - Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author 'Finally, a lifestyle book that transcends diet and exercise for solutions for living longer' - Dan Buettner, National Geographic Fellow and New York Times bestselling author A smart, research-driven case for why optimism, kindness and strong social networks will help us live to 100.What to do to live long? From fountain-searching Ponce de Leon to pill-popping Silicon Valley techies humanity has been trying to pinpoint the answer for centuries, often fixating on all the wrong things: miracle diets, miracle foods, miracle supplements. We skip gluten and invest in exercise gadgets. We swallow vitamins. We obsess about BMI. While healthy nutrition and physical activity are indeed important for health, there are things we all too often sacrifice in favour of fad diets that have an outsize impact on our centenarian potential. Friendships. Purpose in life. Empathy. Kindness. Science shows that these 'soft' health drivers are often more powerful than diet and exercise.Consider the numbers: studies show that building a strong support network of family and friends lowers mortality risk by about 45 per cent. Exercise, on the other hand, can lower that risk by 23 to 33 per cent. Eating six servings of fruit and veg per day can cut the danger of dying early by 26 per cent, while following the Mediterranean diet by 21 per cent. For volunteering, it's 22 to 44 per cent. Many more examples like this led Marta Zaraska to her ultimate conclusion: you should be contemplating your purpose in life, not the best fitness tracker to buy.Humans are social animals. Over the course of our evolution we've developed intertwined systems that regulate our social lives on one hand and our physiology on the other, contributing to our centenarian potential. The amygdala and the insula in the brain, the social hormones oxytocin and serotonin, the vagus nerve, the HPA stress axis - these all link our bodies and our minds, contributing to our centenarian potential. We feel safe when we are surrounded by friendly others. The nervous system, the gastrointestinal system, the immune system all function properly when the tribe is there for us and when we are there for the tribe. We flourish as part of a group.Marta Zaraska based Growing Young on hundreds of research papers and on interviews with dozens of leading scientists from fields as diverse as molecular biochemistry, cyber psychology, marketing and zoology. The book's research took her to rather unexpected places, too: catching wild mice in the woods of England, sipping super-smoothies at a longevity bootcamp in Portugal and arranging flowers with octogenarians in Japan. In the end, all the studies, the interviews and the travels brought her to a simple conclusion: self-improvement, commitment to growing as a person, can also help us grow younger. To Michael Pollan's famous statement on health: 'Eat food, not too much, mostly plants,' she now adds: 'Be social, care for others, enjoy life.'A coauthor of the New York Times bestselling guide to Social Security Get What’s Yours authors an essential companion to…
explain Medicare, the nation’s other major benefit for older Americans. Learn how to maximize your health coverage and save money. Social Security provides the bulk of most retirees’ income and Medicare guarantees them affordable health insurance. But few people know what Medicare covers and what it doesn’t, what it costs, and when to sign up. Nor do they understand which parts of Medicare are provided by the government and how these work with private insurance plans—Medicare Advantage, drug insurance, and Medicare supplement insurance. Do you understand Medicare’s parts A, B, C, D? Which Part D drug plan is right and how do you decide? Which is better, Medigap or Medicare Advantage? What do you do if Medicare denies payment for a procedure that your doctor says you need? How do you navigate the appeals process for denied claims? If you’re still working or have a retiree health plan, how do those benefits work with Medicare? Do you know about the annual enrollment period for Medicare, or about lifetime penalties for late enrollment, or any number of other key Medicare rules? Health costs are the biggest unknown expense for older Americans, who are turning sixty-five at the rate of 10,000 a day. Understanding and navigating Medicare is the best way to save health care dollars and use them wisely. In Get What’s Yours for Medicare, retirement expert Philip Moeller explains how to understand all these important choices and make the right decisions for your health and wealth now—and for the future.Applied Statistical Methods in Agriculture, Health and Life Sciences
By Bayo Lawal. 2014
This textbook teaches crucial statistical methods to answer research questions using a unique range of statistical software programs including…
MINITAB and R This textbook is developed for undergraduate students in agriculture nursing biology and biomedical research Graduate students will also find it to be a useful way to refresh their statistics skills and to reference software options The unique combination of examples is approached using MINITAB and R for their individual strengths Subjects covered include among others data description probability distributions experimental design regression analysis randomized design and biological assay Unlike other biostatistics textbooks this text also includes outliers influential observations in regression and an introduction to survival analysis Material is taken from the author s extensive teaching and research in Africa USA and the UK Sample problems references and electronic supplementary material accompany each chapterCulture, Society And Sexuality: A Reader (Sexuality, Culture And Health Ser.)
By Richard Parker, Peter Aggleton. 1998
Since the beginnings of time, people have been interested in sex - the form it takes, the pleasure it can…
give, the circumstances in which it occurs, and what it means - both for the individuals concerned and to society more generally. Often seen as a synonym for love, sometimes as an expression of power, and infrequently as a means of exploitation and abuse, sex is a complex and multi-faceted aspect of human behaviour that has been written about by numerous writers and theorists worldwide. This book offers an introduction to the central debates in sexuality research. Among the issues examined are the social and cultural dimensions of sex, human sexuality and sex research. It will be of use to students of sociology, cultural studies, and health and behavioural studies.Sexy Forever: How to Fight Fat after Forty
By Suzanne Somers, Michael Galitzer. 2010
What If Your Weight Wasn't Your Fault? If you are like most, you have tried to find an easy, enjoyable,…
permanent weight loss solution. One that doesn't make you give up too many of your favorite foods, have you working out like a maniac, and won't fail you in the long run. But long-term success is awfully hard if you don't address the hidden culprit behind the excess fat we carry: the toxic burden our bodies have accumulated. Whether you have just a few pounds to lose or are battling more, this new plan from health pioneer Suzanne Somers will give you the knowledge you need to easily combat these toxins and become slim, vibrant, healthy, and sexy . . . forever. Within the pages of Sexy Forever you will discover: Thousands of FDA-approved chemicals and toxins surrounding us every day that sabotage our health and weight--and how to conquer these enemies. A simple-to-follow three-phase weight loss program, filled with rich, delicious foods. Plus, a special Detox Phase that has been designed to release your toxic burden and blast off those first--or last few--pounds. All-new delicious recipes, with menus for fabulous eating every day. A moderate (hint: fast and easy!) exercise program to keep you fit and healthy. Ways to jump-start your success: cutting-edge, natural tools and products to make every step of the plan faster, easier, and more convenient. Includes amazing supplements and weight loss products to help catapult your success. A simple test that could unlock the hidden secret to your personal food demons--food sensitivities or intolerances that could silently be keeping you overweight or even chronically ill. How to achieve natural hormonal balance: the missing ingredient for every person over forty that must be added to make any plan successful. An all-access pass to revered doctors, experts, and nutritionists who helped Suzanne craft the plan. YOU CAN WIN THIS BATTLE. YOUR GOALS ARE ACHIEVABLE. Stay the course and you'll be on the path to regaining the vibrant health you were born to have. Sexy Forever is your ticket there.Drugs in Sport (4th Edition)
By David Mottram. 2005
With the recent major updates in worldwide anti-doping laws and changes to the prohibited and therapeutic exemption lists this…
fourth edition of the bestselling Drugs in Sport presents authoritative hard science information about the actions of drugs hormones medication and nutritional supplements in sport Written by a well respected pharmacologist from one of the UK s leading sports science universities this much-needed new edition of a market leader continues to focus on one of the most high profile themes in sport science providing high quality detailed information Some of the key issues covered include the latest doping control regulations of the WADA the use of therapeutic drugs banned in sport an assessment of the prevalence of drug taking in sportYouth, The 'Underclass' and Social Exclusion
By Robert Macdonald. 1997
The idea that Britain the US and other western societies are witnessing the rise of an underclass of people…
at the bottom of the social heap structurally and culturally distinct from traditional patterns of decent working-class life has become increasingly popular in the 1990s Anti-work anti-social and welfare dependent cultures are said to typify this new dangerous class and dangerous youth are taken as the prime subjects of underclass theories Debates about the family and single-parenthood about crime and about unemployment and welfare reforms have all become embroiled in underclass theories which whilst highly controversial have had remarkable influence on the politics and policies of governments in Britain and the US Youth the Underclass and Social Exclusion constitutes the first concerted attempt to grapple with the underclass idea in relation to contemporary youth It focuses upon unemployment training the labour market crime homelessness and parenting and will be essential reading for students of social policy sociology and criminologyThe Complete Pilates Tutor: A structured course to achieve professional expertise
By Alan Herdman. 2014
Whether you are just beginning your journey or have been practising for years, this complete course in Pilates matwork is…
an invaluable resource, taking you through all Pilates exercises as originally conceived and practised by Joseph Pilates. Also included are pre-Pilates moves which are especially helpful for beginners. All exercises are shown step by step for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, with instructions on adapting poses with supports such as cushions, blocks and dynabands, and alternative moves for those with special needs along with any contraindications. Careful attention is given to how poses are executed safely and with maximum effect. A fully illustrated chapter details the anatomy and physiology of the human body, explaining its various functions and how each body system works. Advice on setting up your own practice is also included.The Antidote: Inside the World of New Pharma
By Barry Werth. 2014
IN THE ANTIDOTE, Barry Werth draws upon unprecedented inside reporting spanning more than two decades to provide a groundbreaking closeup…
of the upstart pharmaceutical company Vertex and the ferocious but indispensable world of Big Pharma that it inhabits. In 1989, the charismatic Joshua Boger left Merck, then America's most admired business, to found a drug company that would challenge industry giants and transform health care. Werth described the company's tumultuous early days during the AIDS crisis in The Billion-Dollar Molecule, a celebrated classic of science and business journalism. Now he returns to tell a riveting story of Vertex's bold endurance and eventual success. The $325 billion-a-year pharmaceutical business is America's toughest and one of its most profitable. It's riskier and more rigorous at just about every stage than any other business, from the towering biological uncertainties inherent in its mission to treat disease; to the 30-to-1 failure rate in bringing out a successful medicine even after a molecule clears all the hurdles to get to human testing; to the multibillion-dollar cost of ramping up a successful product; to operating in the world's most regulated industry, matched only by nuclear power. Werth captures the full scope of Vertex's twentyfive- year drive to deliver breakthrough medicines. At a time when America struggles to maintain its innovative edge, The Antidote is a powerful inside look at one of the most intriguing and important business stories of recent decades.A comprehensive all-in-one guide to Lyme disease, including psychological as well as physical symptoms, along with traditional and alternative treatments.Lyme…
disease is one of the most rapidly emerging infectious diseases in North America and Europe, transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tick. Symptoms include the classic “bull’s eye” rash, fever, and headache, and current research indicates that 300,000 Americans are diagnosed with Lyme disease annually, ten times higher than previously reported. This indicates a tremendous health problem, heightened by the fact that Lyme disease can manifest not only in physical symptoms, but psychiatric illness such as cognitive dysfunction, memory deficit, and rage issues. In The Everything Guide to Lyme Disease, you will find the most up-to-date and expert information on all aspects of the disease, including how to prevent it, find the best treatments, and deal with the psychological effects of Lyme disease.Ultimate Facercise
By Carole Maggio. 2011
Carole Maggio's Facercise has helped many thousands of people look younger without surgery through her scientifically-designed precision exercises. Now, using…
the most advanced face technology, Carole has devised the Ultimate Facercise, a programme that is even quicker and more efficient than the original. By working the muscles harder and more effectively, it offers more dramatic results. In just eight minutes, twice a day, you can open up your entire eye area and reduce puffiness and bags, lift your eyebrows, define your cheeks, plump up the lips, turn the corners of your mouth up, smooth out lines, and firm your entire neck and jawline. She also has chapters on the most advanced (non surgical) beauty treatments and advises on how Facercise can help get rid of the hard lumps left under the skin by collagen or fillers and can smooth out the effects of botched cosmetic surgery. 'One of the 100 best beauty products in the world' Harpers & Queen 'The programme really does work' Daily MailA guide to neurofeedback for better physical and mental health as well as greater emotional balance, cognitive agility, and creativity…
• Provides easy-to-understand explanations of different neurofeedback methods--from the LENS technique to Z-score training • Explains the benefits of this therapy for anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, brain injuries, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and many other ailments • Explores how to combine neurofeedback with breathwork, mindfulness, meditation, and attention-control exercises such as Open Focus What is neurofeedback? How does it work? And how can it help me or my family? In this guide to neurofeedback, psychologist and neurofeedback clinician Stephen Larsen examines the countless benefits of neurofeedback for diagnosing and treating many of the most debilitating and now pervasive psychological and neurological ailments, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, stroke, brain injury, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Surveying the work of neurofeedback pioneers, Larsen explains the techniques and advantages of different neurofeedback methods--from the LENS technique and HEG to Z-score training and Slow Cortical Potentials. He reveals evidence of neuroplasticity--the brain’s ability to grow new neurons—and shows how neurofeedback can nourish the aging brain and help treat degenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s and strokes. Examining the different types of brain waves, he shows how to recognize our own dominant brainwave range and thus learn to exercise control over our mental states. He explains how to combine neurofeedback with breathwork, mindfulness, meditation, and attention-control exercises such as Open Focus. Sharing successful and almost miraculous case studies of neurofeedback patients from a broad range of backgrounds, including veterans and neglected children, this book shows how we can nurture our intimate relationship with the brain, improving emotional, cognitive, and creative flexibility as well as mental health.Age is Just a Number: What a 97 year old record breaker can teach us about growing older
By Charles Eugster. 2016
Retired dental surgeon Charles Eugster rekindled a love of competitive rowing he d neglected for most of his adult life…
at the age of 63 He took up bodybuilding at the age of 87 And at the age of 95 he started sprinting for the first time in his life becoming World Champion at 200m indoor and 400m outdoor He is a world record holder for his age group in a number of sports and has 40 Gold Medals for World Masters Rowing In this book Charles shares his journey and his passionate belief that growing older needn t slow you down And he shows his readers how taking on new challenges learning new things and improving your body as it ages is not only fun but rewarding for the individual and beneficial to societyFoundation: Redefine Your Core, Conquer Back Pain, and Move with Confidence (Water Research Foundation Report Ser.)
By Peter Park, Eric Goodman. 2011
A sense of fatigue dogs the fitness world Many of the new programs that are tagged as groundbreaking are…
actually recycled ideas Foundation offers something completely different for novices and athletes alike a simple program with powerful and proven results that will remedy bad posture alleviate back pain and help readers break through fitness challenges and plateaus Dr Eric Goodman a brilliant and dynamic young chiropractor teams up with Peter Park one of the top trainers in the United States to radically redefine the core--shifting the focus from the front of the body to the back Their groundbreaking approach works to strengthen the lower back and the full posterior chain and correct poor movement patterns by addressing mechanical imbalances and weaknesses Foundation training involves simple movement patterns and is equipment free creating maximum power flexibility and endurance Word-of-mouth enthusiasm has inspired both Hollywood luminaries and world-class athletes to make Foundation training the core of their fitness programs Eric and Peter s client list has grown exponentially to include Lance Armstrong NBA star Derek Fisher world-champion surfer Kelly Slater and actor Matthew McConaugheyThe Men's Health Big Book of 15-Minute Workouts: A Leaner, Stronger Body--in 15 Minutes a Day! (Men's Health)
By Selene Yeager, Editors of Men's Health. 2011
Men love shortcuts If there s a way to accomplish a job quicker and more efficiently they re…
all for it That goes for work and working out Now new research shows that as little as 15 minutes of resistance training is just as effective in spiking a man s metabolism his fat-burning furnace as a workout lasting more than twice as long All it takes is 15 minutes to achieve lifelong results and men are more likely to stick to an exercise plan if it s chopped down to those 15 minutes The Men s Health Big Book of 15-Minute Workouts contains fast-paced circuit training and interval workouts that boost calorie burn build muscle and fry belly fat in half the time of regular workouts Readers can choose from at-home body-weight-only workouts and total-body barbell programs to exercises that target major muscle groups the chest arms legs and back and sport-specific workouts Other highlights include - a special section of 15-minute core workouts to build a rock-hard six-pack- an eating plan with delicious meals that take 15 minutes or less to prepare- workouts for the office or when you re traveling and can t make it to the gym- hundreds of tips from America s best trainers nutritionists and exercise scientistsThe Body Shape Solution to Weight Loss and Wellness: The Apples & Pears Approach to Losing Weight, Living Longer, and Feeling Healthier
By Marie Savard, Carol Svec. 2005
When it comes to your health body shape really does matter No matter what your current weight…
or how well you take care of yourself whether you re a teenager or postmenopausal this book will change the way you relate to your body forever That s the power of body shape -- and it s as easy as knowing the difference between apples and pears If you tend to gain weight in your belly and back you re an apple If your thighs and derriere are where you bear extra baggage you re a pear But do you know that your fruit IQ is the single most powerful predictor of future health Body type directly affects your likelihood for obesity heart disease osteoporosis diabetes stroke varicose veins and certain cancers But as medical pioneer and ABC s women s health expert Marie Savard M D explains in this ground-breaking book there are things you can do to prevent or even reverse the risks of body shape The Body Shape Solution to Weight Loss and Wellness can help you understand what body shape means and how it relates to your health learn how to distinguish between subcutaneous and visceral fat -- butt or gut -- and discover why all fat is not created equal discover the Elite foods that help protect against disease and improve your odds of shedding fat acquire the tools you need to make conscious informed healthy choices about food throw away your scale and get out of the cycle of diet failure -- for good Work with your body -- not against it -- to achieve maximum health and look your bestThe Amen Solution: The Brain Healthy Way to Lose Weight and Keep It Off
By Daniel G. Amen. 2011
A breakthrough, easy-to-follow brain-based program to lose weight and keep it off--for the rest of your life--from the bestselling author…
of Change Your Brain, Change Your Body, Magnificent Mind at Any Age, and Change Your Brain, Change Your Life Have you tried diet after diet without success? Want to know the two major secrets why most diets don't work?The #1 secret is that most weight problems occur between your ears, not in your stomach. If you want a better body the first place to always start is by having a better brain. Secret #2 is that there isn't just one brain pattern associated with being overweight; there are at least five patterns. Giving everyone the same diet plan will make some people better, and a lot of people worse. Finding the right plan for your individual brain type is the key to lasting weight loss.In The Amen Solution bestselling author and brain expert Dr. Daniel Amen shares his one-of-a-kind brain-based program that helps you lose weight, improve your memory, and boost your mood at the same time. This is the same program offered at the world-renowned Amen Clinics that has already helped thousands of people lose the love handles and muffin tops. Based on the most up-to-date research, Dr. Amen shows you how to * Determine your individual brain type so you can find the plan that will work for you* Say goodbye to emotional overeating to shed pounds* Curb your cravings and boost willpower* Improve your brainpower, memory, and mood* Make small lifestyle changes that have a huge impact on weight loss* Prepare easy, delicious brain-healthy meals Packed with insight, motivation, and everything you need to get started right away, The Amen Solution will help you lose unwanted weight and teach you the strategies to keep it off for a lifetime.From the Hardcover edition.Acupressure's Potent Points: A Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments
By Michael Reed Gach. 1990
With your hands you have potential to relieve everyday aches, pains and ailments without taking drugs, to improve your health,…
and to increase your vitality. Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to stimulate key points on the skin that, in turn, activate the body's natural self-healing processes. With this book, it is a skill you can learn now--and use in your own home. In Acupressure's Potent Points, Michael Reed Gach, founder and director of the Acupressure Institute of America, reveals simple techniques that enable you to relieve headaches, arthritis, colds and flu, insomnia, backaches, hiccups, leg pain, hot flashes, depression, and more--using the power and sensitivity of your own hands.This practical guide covers more than forty ailments and symptoms, from allergies to wrist pain, providing pressure-point maps and exercises to relieve pain and restore function. Acupressure complements conventional medical care, and enables you to take a vital role in becoming well and staying well. With this book you can turn your hands into healing tools--and start feeling good now.Clean
By Alejandro Junger. 2009
How many of us can honestly say we do not suffer from at least one of the following …
Colds or viruses each year Allergies or hay fever Extra pounds that won t come off Restless nights Recurrent indigestion constipation or irritable bowel syndrome Itchy skin acne or any other troubling skin condition Depression anxiety or frequent fatigue If you were to seek medical advice for any of the above you would likely be prescribed pills topical lotions injections or even surgery Such treatments are used to manage the symptoms and do not address the root of the problem Too often doctors treat these common ailments as inevitable costs of living a modern life The result is a patchwork approach to health care that has become the norm In Clean a New York City cardiologist and a leader in the field of integrative medicine Dr Alejandro Junger offers a major medical breakthrough Dr Junger argues that the majority of these common ailments are the direct result of toxic buildup in our systems accumulated through the course of our daily lives As the toxicity of modern life increases and disrupts our systems on a daily basis bombarding us through our standard American diet and chemical-filled environments our ability to handle the load hasn t accelerated at the same rapid pace The toxins are everywhere but Clean offers a solution Clean is an M D s program that provides all the tools necessary to support and reactivate our detoxification system to its fullest capabilities and can be easily incorporated into a busy schedule The effect is transformative nagging health problems will suddenly disappear extra weight will drop away and for the first time in our lives we will experience what it truly means to feel healthy Every day spent on the Clean program is a major step in healing not just the symptom but the root of the problem effectively and simply Dr Junger s life-changing program restores what rightfully belongs to you-your health vitality and peace of mind