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More than a third of adults will have been diagnosed with dementia, the progressive loss of cognitive function, by the time they reach the age of 90. Though the disorder is widespread, it is not an inevitable part of aging. This special edition of Health decodes the subsets of dementia and details the steps you can take throughout your life to keep it at bay and promote healthy aging. Topics include questions to ask your doctor after diagnosis,
...Weight loss involves more than just slashing calories and hitting the gym every day. It’s also about moderation and creating a sustainable routine. This special edition of Health delves into what makes a successful weight-loss plan, including why counting calories doesn’t work, the nature of body fat, smart tips for eating out, which exercises are best for your goals, and much more.
New from the makers of All About Space, this special edition explores the wonders of the universe. Astrophysics helps us understand the nature of the universe by investigating the properties and behaviours of astronomical objects and phenomena. Understanding Astrophysics explains the science behind cosmic questions, including how galaxies form, what planets are made of, and how we know the universe is expanding. This book will also delve into the
...It’s no secret that the human brain is a marvellous thing. From the movements you rely on every day to the emotions you express, the dreams that feel real and the thoughts that whizz through your mind, the brain controls it all. Centuries of study have yielded many answers to its countless mysteries. We know about the synapses and neurons that make up the brain, and leading surgeons can now map someone’s brain and perform once impossible operations.
...Based on the author's previous guides to a 10-touchstone method of grief therapy, this book takes an inspirational approach to the material, presenting the idea of wilderness as a sustained metaphor for grief—and likening the death of a loved one to the experience of being wrenched from normal life and dropped down in the middle of nowhere. Feeling lost and afraid in this uncharted territory, people are initially overwhelmed, the book explains,
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