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This text helps readers manage arthritis by becoming an expert patient. It shows that much of the pain is unnecessary and focuses on the many ways in which arthritis can affect daily life before leading the reader through options available to relieve suffering.

Jane Matthews gives valuable and comprehensive advice into the whole range of carer's situations, whether that involves shopping for a housebound neighbour, or giving up work to care full-time for a disabled child or confused parent.

Sudden, severe ill health comes as a shock and presents several challenges, most notably, loss of confidence. Suddenly people are afraid to take exercise, have sex or even go to the shops. Their entire self-image takes a battering, and this roller-coaster of uncertainty often leads to anxiety and...

From causes, symptoms and side effects to treatments and diet, this text helps British diabetics understand all types of diabetes and delivers sound advice on staying fit and feeling great. This new edition includes information on screening tests, medications and lifestyle advice.

'How I Rescued My Brain' is the story of David Roland's neurological difficulties and his remarkable cognitive recovery. It is also an account of a journey to emotional health and wellbeing.

'How I Rescued My Brain' is the story of David Roland's neurological difficulties and his remarkable cognitive recovery. It is also an account of a journey to emotional health and wellbeing.

In days gone by, people understood that a knock to your health takes its toll on your emotions, your relationships, your morale, your 'spirit'. But these days, we think that if the doctor has waved you off, then you are 'better'. We neglect what scientific studies show is a vital element of recov...

Poor sleep can have a huge impact on our health and wellbeing, leaving us feeling run-down, exhausted, and stressed out. This self-help guide explains the causes of insomnia and why it is so difficult to break bad habits. This updated edition gives you clinically proven cognitive behavioural ther...

An invaluable source of information on the causes of sleep problems, this booklets explains why it can be so difficult to break bad sleeping habits and describes the most effective ways of establishing permanently improved sleeping patterns.

IBS is an invisible disease - sufferers battle on pretending nothing is wrong and hiding their embarrassing symptoms. And it isn't life-threatening - so why would anyone take it seriously? Yet it can seriously restrict how we live, work and play. Based on their experience as both sufferers and he...