Adam Kay was a junior doctor from 2004 until 2010, before a devastating experience on a ward caused him to reconsider his future. He kept a diary throughout his training, and 'This Is Going to Hurt' intersperses tales from the front line of the NHS with reflections on the current crisis. The result is a first-hand account of life as a junior doctor in all its joy, pain, sacrifice and maddening bureaucracy, and a love letter to those who might at any...

Suicide remains one of the biggest killers in the Western world, yet we struggle to talk about the factors that lead someone to take their own life. More often than not, it is negative social evaluations - real or imagined - that drive us to such an extreme course of action. So what is it about the human brain that means that we may not only entertain suicidal thoughts but, in some cases, actually act upon them? Here, psychologist Jesse Bering dispels...

Yoga is for every body, including yours! This book offers yoga for all types of body: from plus size yoga and pregnancy yoga, to yoga for the elderly or disabled, there's something for all. No matter who you are or what your abilities are, you can do each of the 50 poses in this book. The variations and modifications to classic yoga poses will also allow you to perform all 10 sequences, which combine different poses into one singular experience and...

Written in association with the Royal Osteoporosis Society, this practical book is a must-have for anybody affected by osteoporosis. The book is packed with advice, friendly tips and ideas, and an overview of current research, and what we can all be doing to help ourselves live well.

Weight loss isn't a race. It isn't one size fits all. Drawing on 20 years of experience as a GP, Dr Rangan Chatterjee has created a conscious, long-lasting approach to weight loss that goes far beyond fad diets and helps to find the best solutions that work for you. Packed with quick and easy interventions this book will help you: understand the effects of what, why, when, where and how we eat; discover the root cause of your weight gain; nourish...

Short of time? Or have you stopped smoking and found it hard to stay stopped? If so, then this is the book for you. 'Quit Smoking Boot Camp' is a revolutionary and concise version of the Easyway method, delivered in short, dramatic chunks to help you quit smoking and transform your life in the easiest way possible. Just obey all the instructions. It's recommended that you read this book over four days - start on a Tuesday, finish on a Friday - and...

Welcome to the world of alternative medicine. Prince Charles is a staunch defender and millions of people swear by it; most UK doctors consider it to be little more than superstition and a waste of money. But how do you know which treatments really heal and which are potentially harmful?

From depression and anxiety to personality disorders, one in four of us experience mental health issues every year and, in these strange and unsettling times, more of us than ever are struggling to cope. Bryony Gordon offers sensible, practical advice, covering subjects such as sleep, addiction, worry, medication, self-image, boundary setting, therapy, learned behaviour, mindfulness and, of course - as the founder of Mental Health Mates - the power...

The lymphatic system is the body's first line of defence against illness and is responsible for ridding the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials. When it's not functioning well, it's easy to see and feel the bloat, puffiness and general malaise it causes. Lisa Levitt Gainsley combines her 25 years of experience as a lymph specialist with scientific know-how to show us how lymphatic treatment is the missing link to our most common health...

The population of the United Kingdom has now reached 67 million. 40% (approximately 27 million) are not classed as physically active. This is a shocking statistic and it is getting worse. The decline in physical activity starts at around 24 years and it is all downhill from there. This unique fifteen minute plan means that anyone from 18-80 can quickly reach their optimum fitness level in just 15 minutes a day. They can then maintain their level by...