Health Myths

In The Diet Whisperer, Dr Paul Barrington Chell and Dr Monique Hope-Ross explain in simple terms why we are now struggling with our weight. And the answers are very surprising. They tell us why calorie counting is flawed and why exercise is not the answer. They dispel many long-held myths about weight loss and dieting, backing up their methods with up-to-date evidence-based medicine. In this remarkable book on wellness, the two doctors tell us exactly how to lose weight, lose it quickly and lose it forever.

In today’s constantly connected world, it’s no wonder anxiety feels like a default setting. The pings of our phones, the pressures of perfection, the noise of social media, and the endless expectations placed on us—it's enough to make anyone’s mind race. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, restless, tense, or stuck in a loop of “what if” thoughts, you’re far from alone. And more importantly, you're not powerless.

Do you know what’s really good for you? In this age of countless miracle cures, it’s vital to separate the myths that endanger your health from the medical facts you need. We’ve become a nation of cyberchondriacs, diagnosing ourselves with false information and half-truths found on sketchy websites. In Medical Myths That Can Kill You, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, chief medical editor for NBC News, provides clear, practical, scientifically proven advice that can lead you to a healthier, happier life.

A dark, contemporary fairy tale in the tradition of Neil Gaiman. Jeremy Johnson Johnson hears voices. Or, specifically, one voice: The ghost of Jacob Grimm, one half of The Brothers Grimm. Jacob watches over Jeremy, protecting him from an unknown dark evil whispered about in the space between this world and the next. But Jacob can't protect Jeremy from everything. When coltish, copper-haired Ginger Boultinghouse takes a bite of a cake so delicious it’s rumored to be bewitched, she falls in love with the first person she sees: Jeremy.

This volume of the Collected Writings consists of psychological reflections on classical mythology for insight into archetypal structures and dynamics that play out in contemporary life. Mythology is an important resource for depth psychology, and the works included in this volume are a contribution to the archetypal perspective on psyche inspired by the works of C.G. Jung, James Hillman, and Raphael Lopez-Pedraza.

Over the last couple of decades, complexity across work, life and technology has increased. While the emergence of new technologies has simplified life in many ways, it has brought work and life closer together as never before. This leads to surprising outcomes in the way we perceive complex scenarios which impacts our judgments and risk-taking. Now technologist, project manager, and entrepreneur Taz Lake draws on more than 20 years of experience to explore this concept through stories, examples, and industry research.

From her office in the University of Minnesota's Health and Eating Lab, professor Traci Mann researches self-control and dieting. And what she has discovered is groundbreaking. Not only do diets not work, they often result in weight gain. Americans are losing the battle of the bulge because our bodies and brains are not hardwired to resist food - the very idea of it works against our biological imperative to survive.

This is an honest book about weight loss. It's not based on fads, gimmicks, quick fixes or the latest crazy trend. This book is about healthy, sustainable, long-term weight loss done the right way. What I reveal in Metabolism Myths are the 8 greatest ways that I know to help clients lose weight and keep it off in a comprehensive, yet simple, approach. I want you to take the practical strategies in this book and apply them consistently, and immediately, to lose weight so you look the way you want to look and feel the way you want to feel.

Orasmyn lives a peaceful life of quiet duty and thoughtful obedience. But a single wrong decision sets in motion an ancient curse that changes Orasmyn's fate forever. Told he will be killed by his own father, he is transformed into a lion on the day of a great hunt. The prince has no choice but to flee beloved Persia and his precious family. Balancing his fading human memories with his new beastly impulses, he makes his way to Europe - where his destiny awaits in the person of a French beauty.

The Alzheimer's label too often generates fear, paranoia, and anxiety. It obscures the potential for vitality and wisdom that still exists in the graying years. By taking a closer look at what Alzheimer's is and isn't, Whitehouse offers hope to families as well as to those who suffer from a decline in their cognitive abilities.

I had the skin that almost any teen girl could have (but it was really not that bad as I was used to thinking). I visited various doctors, salons for cosmetic consultations and appointments, spent a lot of money on countless skincare products - literally, I can't even remember the names or count. I believed in many influencers' recommendations to get the perfect skin as they had. But I ended up with dry and sensitive skin.

Каждый день миллионы людей тратят огромные деньги на «чудодейственные» добавки, «революционные» диеты и «натуральные» средства от всех болезней. Но что, если большинство этих решений основано на красивых обещаниях, а не на научных фактах? Марк Уилсон, врач с 15-летним стажем, раскрывает механизмы, которые заставляют умных людей верить в медицинские мифы. Основываясь на реальных случаях из практики и последних исследованиях в области психологии принятия решений, он показывает, как наш собственный мозг может стать противником в вопросах здоровья.

In her debut children's book, Rebecca Solnit reimagines a classic fairy tale with a fresh, feminist Cinderella and new plot twists that will inspire young listeners to change the world. In this modern twist on the classic story, Cinderella, who would rather just be Ella, meets her fairy godmother, goes to a ball, and makes friends with a prince. But that is where the familiar story ends. Instead of waiting to be rescued, Cinderella learns that she can save herself and those around her by being true to herself and standing up for what she believes.

For 14-year-old Liyana Abboud, life in St. Louis, Missouri is perfect. She loves shopping in the nearby stores and walking down streets where she knows everyone. Even better, she has just had her first kiss. But her father is moving the family to Jerusalem - the land where he was born. Suddenly Liyana finds herself a stranger in a threatening world.

The supplement industry, a towering and ever-expanding marketplace, now valued at over $150 billion globally, is a realm where health meets hope—and sometimes, hubris. Every year, millions of people reach for bottles that promise more energy, stronger joints, better focus, glowing skin, or even extended youth. The allure is potent: with just a few capsules a day, you might sidestep disease, reverse ageing, or improve your memory. It’s a narrative that sells. But behind the glossy labels and bold claims lies a landscape that is as confusing as it is crowded.

From renowned yogi meditation teacher and author of Do Your Om Thing Rebecca Pacheco comes Still Life, offering an in-depth exploration of mindfulness and meditation misconceptions to arm the reader with inspirational and practical tools for cultivating a consistent mindfulness practice. For...

The Menopause Guidebook holds your hand through every step of your menopause and gives you all the answers you can’t find anywhere else. It doesn’t shy away from the truth but gives you the tools to make the best choices to navigate ‘The Change’. You’ll learn about the basic biology causing your symptoms and the lifestyle changes that can help. If you’re not sure whether HRT is right for you, this book will tell you and if you want to know what men really think about the menopause, it’s all here!

The media, celebrities, weight-loss gurus, and the Internet bombard society with recommendations about how to shed unwanted pounds: Count calories, cut carbs, exercise more, skip meals, drink more water, pop a pill. Yet as more people try diligently to follow this advice, waistlines continue to expand. In Supersized Lies, Robert J. Davis, PhD, a.k.a. The Healthy Skeptic, shows you why this inability to lose weight isn't your fault as he reveals how hype, half-truths, and unproven solutions have steered you into fruitless quests that inflict emotional and physical harm.

Join me as I explore ten myths about childlessness that have been masquerading as truth, and point you towards a much kinder, more helpful understanding of how we work as human beings.

"It's like talking to a brick wall" and "We'll have to agree to disagree" are popular sayings referring to the frustrating experience of discussing issues with people who seem to be beyond the reach of argument. It's often claimed that some people - fundamentalists or fanatics - are indeed sealed off from rational criticism. And every month new pop psychology books appear, describing the dumb ways ordinary people make decisions, as revealed by psychological experiments.