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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise February 2021
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The Anxiety First Aid Kit : Quick Tools for Extreme, Uncertain Times
by Rick Hanson
If you're feeling unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety right now, please know that you aren't alone. In these extreme and uncertain times, it's natural to be in a constant state of mental and physical strain. Whether you're dealing with job loss, a sick loved one, or just feeling the weight of the world during your 2 a.m. doomscroll--you need quick tools you can useright now, whenever and wherever you are, to lower stress and soothe anxiety.
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Menopocalypse : How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too
by Amanda Thebe
Empowered by information, Thebe began her journey back to her former self, overhauling her approach to diet and exercise. In Menopocalypse, she explains how to deal with migraines, hot flashes, weight gain, exhaustion, poor sleep, vaginal dryness, and mood swings-offering tips that have worked for her and others. She shares information about hormone therapy. She even shares her own strength-training routine, complete with a suggested workout schedule, easy-to-follow instructions, and pictures of herself doing the exercises, so you can feel empowered, fit, and ready to tackle the day. Menopause isn't fun, sexy, or cool, and a woman might spend one-third of her life in it-but that doesn't mean women should suffer in silence without support. Let the outspoken and honest Amanda Thebe be your guide to surviving-and thriving-during menopocalypse.
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Breakup bootcamp : the science of rewiring your heart
by Amy Chan
Based on her own experience with heartbreak, a relationship columnist offers a thoughtful and practical guide to using the pain of a breakup to shake off complacency and shed destructive habits to heal and transform yourself.
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Laziness Does Not Exist
by Devon Price
A social psychologist uncovers the psychological basis of the "laziness lie," which originated with the Puritans and has ultimately created blurred boundaries between work and life with modern technologies and offers advice for not succumbing societal pressure to "do more."
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Keep sharp : build a better brain at any age
by Sanjay Gupta
The Emmy Award-winning CNN chief medical correspondent and best-selling author of Chasing Life draws on cutting-edge scientific research to outline strategies for protecting brain function and maintaining cognitive health at any age.
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One decision : the first step to a better life
by Mike Bayer
The best-selling author of Best Self counsels readers on how to make the simple but powerful commitment to being oneself without doubt or anxiety, outlining strategies for reconnecting with the authentic self to make more confident and practical choices.
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Beginners : the joy and transformative power of lifelong learning
by Tom Vanderbilt
The author of Traffic celebrates the pleasures of learning something new regardless of age, describing the remarkable connections he made during a year spent trying new things, from joining an amateur choir to attending surf camp in Costa Rica.
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Break free from eczema : soothe chronic inflammation and itchy skin with at-home solutions and proven treatments for atopic dermatitis
by Rachel Zohn
"Eczema is an intensely itchy, blistering, and inflamed skin condition that affects millions of people every day, yet many struggle to find treatments that actually work for them. The truth is, there is no cure or one-size-fits-all solution for eczema, but you can arm yourself with the information you need to determine what will work best for you. That's where Break Free from Eczema comes in! This book is your guide to understanding how your genes, the environment you live in, your daily routines, and more can affect your skin, and how to use that information to determine the best course of action--specifically for you"
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Helping others with depression : words to say, things to do
by Susan J. Noonan
The author of Take Control of Your Depression counsels readers on how to build self-resilience while supporting a loved one through depressive episodes, offering essential advice for lifestyle interventions and seeking professional help.
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