Health Myths

¿Por qué es bueno dormir en múltiplos de 90 minutos? ¿Qué cantidad de agua podemos beber antes de ir a la cama? Pasamos una tercera parte de nuestras vidas entre sábanas. Los que tienen suerte, durmiendo, pero muchos otros dando vueltas en la cama tratando de conciliar el sueño. Las horas de descanso tienen un efecto directo en nuestro rendimiento. Nuestro estado de ánimo, humor, motivación, y desempeño están condicionados por nuestro tiempo de reposo.

A celebrated saga from ancient India tells of a young king who mysteriously shifts character and gambles away his kingdom. By unraveling this legend’s secret meaning, Escaping Maya’s Palace launches a sleuthing expedition into a distortion in psychological and spiritual growth that lies buried deep at the root of modern civilization.

Run Smart: Debunking Marathon Myths uses the latest scientific research to show how preparing for and running marathons can be made easier, and in doing so challenges many of the myths that surround marathon running. The book draws on the author's experience as one of the UK's leading sports scientists, his extensive research background in marathon running and his experience as a marathon runner to provide credible advice to runners to support their preparation for a marathon.

Trying to figure out the best way to get fit and stay in shape is a constant challenge, and one which is made all the more difficult by the vast array of health and nutrition information peddled to us by the media. But how much of this information should we take on board and how much of it should we disregard? Every day, top personal trainer Graeme Hilditch gives advice to his clients on the best ways to get in shape and stay fit.

Is there really such a thing as a midlife crisis - a true crisis in a person's life that happens in midlife? Yes, there is. But fortunately for most of us, it is a fairly rare event. Unlike the midlife crisis, a midlife transition is a quasi-universal reaction to the major changes that take place in midlife, mentally, physically and in relationships. This book describes the powerful, dynamic forces that underlie both the midlife crisis and midlife transition and provides, through clinical case material, a detailed description of each.

Si ha estado buscando un libro sobre narcisismo, probablemente ya tenga una idea de qué es. Aún así, lo definiremos en este libro antes de comenzar a ampliar los intrincados detalles de dicha personalidad.

O que são funções cognitivas? Como nosso cérebro funciona? Que fatos e mitos sobre nossas mentes existem por aí e em que você deve acreditar? Essas e várias outras perguntas serão respondidas neste manual abrangente. Você também aprenderá sobre as diferenças sexuais pertencentes ao cérebro humano, como essas diferenças se manifestam nas brincadeiras das crianças e outros tópicos relacionados à nossa consciência consciente.

Since the earliest days of recorded history, humans have been searching for the mythical fountain of youth — the secret formula to reversing aging, staying healthy and vibrant, and looking our best while we're at it. The actual “fountain of youth” isn't just wishful thinking. It is well-established by medical science, and the secret lies in finding renewal from within.

Narcissistic people do not usually have apparently low self-esteem, they have self-confidence. However, in some cases this overvaluation - which may even lead to a narcissistic personality disorder - denotes that these people may be suffering from numerous shortcomings and problems in their relationships. No one suddenly acquires a narcissistic personality simply because he has achieved something great.

Have you ever wondered about Astrology? What is it? Where does it come from? What does it mean for you? What’s your star sign? How can it help you live your life?Storyteller Vicky Parsons shares the tales behind the mythology, offering us insight into the world of Astrology. Whether you believe in the science of astrology or not, the essential truths about human nature in these stories help us get to know and relate to our star signs in the way the Greeks would have done.

As Faculty Dean of Continuing Medical Education at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Sanjiv Chopra provides the most up-to-date medical information to thousands of doctors from around the world each year. Now, in this book, he and Dr. Alan Lotvin bring this important, life-changing information directly to people everywhere, so that you too can benefit from the best, most reliable medical knowledge available today.

You've been lied to. I'm sorry to break it to you, but it's true. Much of what you've heard is wrong, holds you back, and keeps you from reaching your fitness goals. When you listen to this book you'll learn exactly what you need to pack on lean, sexy muscle, shred fat, and look your best. We'll expose the myths of the fitness industry and leave you with simple and proven techniques that get results.

Licensed nutritionist and dedicated myth-buster Monica Reinagel (aka the Nutrition Diva) drives a stake through the heart of 10 persistent nutrition myths - so that you can get on with the business of eating well and feeling fabulous. Eating healthy isn't as difficult (or as joyless) as you've been led to believe. In this brief but fact-filled audiobook, Monica sifts through the science and the silliness, separates food fact from food fiction, and offers her unique spin on the art of eating well.

A todos nos han dicho cosas que supuestamente nos ayudarán a tener una vida más saludable. ¿Comer cada tres horas? ¿Dejar los carbohidratos? ¿Evitar la fruta porque tiene mucha azúcar? Estas son algunas de las cosas que creemos completamente ciertas y se han posicionado en nuestra sociedad como verdades inamovibles...pero ¡son mitos! El doctor Nicolás Soto nos hace un recorrido por todas estas creencias que por años nos han hecho comer cosas poco saludables, y así derribar los mitos de una vez por todas.

Do you eat to pass the time while you're bored? When you're nervous or stressing out for example? Is it something you do for the sake of having fun, just to stop having to do something else? Or are you the one who needs assistance to overcome this obsessional disorder? If that's the case, you'll be set free by the facts!

The sad truth is that many kids grow up on an unhealthy diet because they simply don’t quite understand the importance of healthy eating. This causes them to experience health issues, weight gain, lower life quality, and ultimately, the risk of disease throughout their life, which is why it’s so crucial to teach children about health from an early age.

In this audiobook, you will learn how to eat and still lose weight. You will learn the secrets of dieting. This audiobook will provide the easy way to diet and fitness, which is not a burden on your pocket. It will make you laugh and think at the same time. This is the lazy person's diet book. You do not need to buy exotic food or get an expensive gym membership; you just have to relax and take that first small step towards change. There are many aspects that you can compare to your own journey in this audiobook.

I had the skin that almost any teen girl could have (but it was really not that bad as I was used to thinking). I visited various doctors, salons for cosmetic consultations and appointments, spent a lot of money on countless skincare products - literally, I can't even remember the names or count. I believed in many influencers' recommendations to get the perfect skin as they had. But I ended up with dry and sensitive skin.