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Simon Atkins

Heart disease kills causes almost one in four of all deaths in the United States, and is the leading cause of death in both men and women. In the UK, the figures are similar. But there are things we can do to look after our hearts, and to ensure that we are not one of those who die prematurely. Looking after ourselves not only makes us feel better, it means we live longer. In this comprehensive introduction, GP Simon Atkins looks at the heart, how it works, and what the common malfunctions are, covering the common symptoms, causes, specific investigations, treatment and outlook. This book will help you give your heart the best chance of carrying on beating for many years to come.

Lion Books

First Steps series

First Steps to a Healthy Heart

Digestive problems can come in many guises, from difficulties in swallowing, through the stomach, to constipation, wind, IBS and beyond. In this handy introductory guide, GP and author Simon Atkins explains the issues in layman's language. He covers both what we can do for ourselves, and when we need to call on professional help. As digestive problems become more widespread and more acute - often fuelled by stress, obesity, lack of exercise and poor health - we all need to know what to do and when. This book covers food intolerance, medical treatments, what to be concerned about, dietary treatments, therapy and more.

First Steps to living with Digestive Problems

What is Diabetes, and what are the differences between Types 1 and 2? What symptoms should you look out for, and what can you do to ensure you don't become a sufferer? If you have been diagnosed, what do you need to know? And what if you have a child with the condition? Dr Simon Atkins succinctly sets out the facts about this increasingly common condition. Whether you are concerned for yourself or someone else, First Steps to living with Diabetes will advise you on how it is diagnosed, conventional medical treatments, and the lifestyle changes that can help prevent Type 2 Diabetes.

First Steps to living with Diabetes (Types 1 and 2)

Are you one of the many people who struggle to sleep at night and to stay awake during the day? Does sleep or the lack of it dominate your life, ruin your days, and make everything twice as difficult as it should be? Do you, or the person you share a bed with, snore? Or do you have trouble getting your teenager into bed at night, and out of it again the next morning? If so, First Steps through Insomnia is for you. Written by a GP with years of experience in helping his patients with all kinds of sleep-related conditions, this practical book will take you through the right steps toward a life of blissful, refreshing slumber. 'First Steps' is a successful series of short, affordable self-help books on a range of key topics. Other titles in the series include: Menopause, Divorce, Weight Problems, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Eating Disorders, Problem Gambling and Problem Drinking.

First steps through Insomnia

Catherine E Francis

Every woman who reaches middle age faces the menopause, but many do so with only the minimal amount of information - as well as a lot of myths. Are we condemned to have the same kind of menopause as our mothers did? Is it always a grim experience? Do we have to put on weight? Will our sex lives be effectively over? In this accessible, clear and straightforward guide, Catherine Francis explains what the menopause is, how it may affect you, and what to do if it does. From diet to exercise, conventional medicine to alternative remedies, First Steps through the Menopause is a short but comprehensive introduction to this important stage in a woman's life.

First Steps through the Menopause

First Steps Out Of Weight Problems is a back-to-basics guide packed with practical advice for anyone struggling with their weight. You'll learn to calculate how many pounds you should lose (or gain) for good health, and discover the facts about why weight gain occurs and how you can reverse it. The book explains different approaches to slimming, and their pros and cons, and you'll learn how, by understanding how your body works, you can achieve a healthy size through simple changes to your diet and activity levels. There are also clever tips for boosting your weight loss, tried-and-tested strategies for maintaining your motivation, and advice for keeping the extra pounds off for good, plus lots of helpful tips from successful slimmers who've achieved their goal weight.

First Steps out of Weight Problems

Kate Middleton

Jane Smith

First Steps is a new series of short, affordable self-help on a range of key topics. In First Steps out of Eating Disorders, Kate Middleton and Jane Smith draw on their extensive experiences as psychologists working with eating disorders. They explain what constitutes an eating disorder, common issues those with eating disorders face, and what to do about getting better. The book is written primarily for sufferers but with carers in mind, so it should be useful for both alike. Other titles in the First Steps series include: Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Gambling and Problem Drinking.

First Steps out of Eating Disorders

Lisa Jane Ustok

Joanna Hughes

First Steps is a new series of short, affordable self-help on a range of key issues. In First Steps out of Gambling, Lisa Mills and Joanna Hughes draw on extensive experience, both professionally and personally to address the issue of gambling addiction. What is gambling? How does it become an addiction? How to recognise an addiction. How to take the first steps away from gambling. Other titles in the First Steps series include: Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Eating Disorders and Problem Drinking.

First Steps series

First Steps series

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