Item category 2: Health Information Point

The menopause is a natural event, but for many women it represents a time of hormonal upheaval and uncomfortable symptoms. It can happen at any age, and the journey through it may feel a bit rocky. This title explains the changes which are occurring and advises on steps one can take to make life ...

This is the definitive practical handbook for endurance athletes who want to get the most out of their training and so maximise their potential, and for sports coaches and fitness instructors to structure effective training programmes.

Your body needs maintaining to keep it healthy. So does your mind. Sounds simple, but tired and outdated ideas that tell men how they ought to be, mean the message gets lost. And the results speak for themselves: suicide is the biggest killer of men under fifty. 'This Book Could Help' is filled w...

Sometimes I feel sad. Sometimes it's because I've lost something. Or because I'm hurt. Other times I don't know why I feel sad. I just do. Feeling sad is, unfortunately, a part of everyone's life, and there's not always an easy fix. This touching book helps explain to children aged 5+ that they'r...

This volume addresses the most frequently asked questions on multiple sclerosis, and provides answers in an easy to read and accessible format including an explanation of the disease process, symptoms and diagnosis, and how drugs and alternative approaches work.

Allergies are on the rise and now affect over 40% of the UK population. Living with allergies has a huge impact on day-to-day life and this book provides practical tips for all the family. Through interviews with leading allergy experts and people managing the conditions, it provides insight into...

Across the world, 44.4 million people suffer with dementia. Hundreds of millions of people are affected by the dementia of parents, partners, siblings or friends. And as much of the world struggles with an aging population, dementia is set to become ever more of a challenge for societies and indi...