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The outrun / Amy Liptrot.

When Amy returns to Orkney after more than a decade away, she is drawn back to the sheep farm where she grew up. Approaching the land that was once home, memories of her childhood merge with the recent events that have set her on this journey. Amy was shaped by the cycle of the seasons, birth and death on the farm, and her father's mental illness, which were as much a part of her childhood as the wild, carefree existence on Orkney. But as she grew up, she longed to leave this remote life. She moved to London and found herself in a hedonistic cycle. Unable to control her drinking, alcohol gradually took over. Now 30, she finds herself washed up back home on Orkney, trying to come to terms with what happened to her in London.
Author: Liptrot, Amy
Published: Edinburgh : Canongate, 2024.
304 pages : maps (black and white) ; 20 cm

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Biography - B LIP - On order

How we break : navigating the wear and tear of living / Vincent Deary.

Vincent Deary is a practitioner health psychologist who helps people cope with whatever life has thrown at them. In 'How We Break', he examines, with great empathy, what happens to our minds and bodies when we are pushed to, and beyond, our limits. Drawing on clinical case studies, cutting edge scientific research, intimate personal stories and references from philosophy, literature and film, this book offers us a map through the challenging terrain of everyday human suffering.
Author: Deary, Vincent
Published: London : Allen Lane, 2024.
368 pages ; 24 cm
1 reserve

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 155.904 - On order

12 weeks to a sharper you : a guided program to keep sharp for life / Dr Sanjay Gupta.

Chief CNN medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta helped countless readers keep their brains sharp and effortlessly productive with 'Keep Sharp'. In '12 Weeks to a Sharper You', he now provides a step-by-step 12-week program to help you put his transformational ideas into daily practice.
Author: Gupta, Sanjay, 1969-
Published: London : Headline, 2024.
208 pages ; 20 cm
1 reserve

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 612.823 - On order

Why has nobody told me this before? / Dr Julie Smith.

Drawing on years of experience as a clinical psychologist, online sensation Dr Julie Smith shares all the skills you need to get through life's ups and downs. Filled with secrets from a therapist's toolkit, this is a must-have handbook for optimising your mental health. Dr Julie's simple but expert advice and powerful coping techniques will help you stay resilient no matter what life throws your way. Written in short, bite-sized entries, you can turn straight to the section you need depending on the challenge you're facing - and immediately find the appropriate tools to help.
Author: Smith, Julie (Psychologist)
Published: London : Michael Joseph, 2024.
256 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 616.89 - On order

How to eat (and still lose weight) : harness the science of your brain and body to create better habits, reduce cravings and feel great / Andrew Jenkinson.

Most diets fail because they rely on willpower alone. In this book surgeon and expert on metabolism Dr Andrew Jenkinson shows you how to unlock the secret to lasting weight loss through a better understanding of your brain, body and environment, allowing you to eat well and lose weight, forever.
Author: Jenkinson, Andrew (Physician)
Published: London : Penguin Life, 2024.
224 pages ; 23 cm
1 reserve

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 613.2 - On order

How to prevent dementia / Richard Restak.

'How to Prevent Dementia' begins with the principle that the more we know about dementia, the easier it is to prevent or delay it. A better foundation of knowledge also helps people to understand and interact thoughtfully with loved ones living with the condition. The book shows that dementias exist on a spectrum, starting with perfectly normal performance and ending at the extremes of mental dysfunction. Dr Restak also provides practical advice on how to reduce your risk of developing the condition, and sheds light on both the positive and more challenging consequences of pioneering new dementia medications that will soon be available. At the end of the book, the reader will understand what practical steps can be taken each day to lessen the odds of dementia, and how to take advantage of new medications, all while gaining a better understanding of thinking, and what it is like to have it falter.
Author: Restak, Richard, 1942-
Published: London : Penguin Life, 2024.
224 pages ; 24 cm
1 reserve

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 616.831 - On order

Healthy mind, happy you : how to take care of your mental health / Dr Emily MacDonagh.

Healthy mind, happy you! This reassuring, fact-packed book for girls and boys is all about how to maintain good mental health while growing up. Dr Emily MacDonagh, a practising NHS doctor and OK! magazine's popular Health and Parenting Columnist, talks about anxiety and mental health in a simple and friendly way. Topics include: What is anxiety, and how can you manage it? Why do people have low mood and depression? How to understand and express your emotions. Plus, expert tips and practical information on self-esteem, the physical changes of puberty, resilience, and lots more.
Author: MacDonagh, Emily
Published: London : Scholastic, 2024.
96 pages ; 21 cm

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Mother brain : how neuroscience is rewriting the story of parenthood / Chelsea Conaboy.

Chelsea Conaboy explodes the myth of 'mommy brain' and takes us inside the latest neuroscience of postpartum parenthood in 'Mother Brain'.
Author: Conaboy, Chelsea
Published: London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2024.
368 pages ; 20 cm

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 612.8 - On order

A silent fire : the story of inflammation, diet and disease / Shilpa Ravella.

Inflammation has traditionally been thought of as the body's response to injury and foreign microbes. But as the threats we face have evolved, what if it were now the root cause of modern disease? New science has revealed low-level inflammation, simmering quietly and undetected, behind everything from heart disease and cancer to mysterious autoimmune conditions. Hidden inflammation even weakens our immunity and increases the likelihood that our immune system will mount an overwhelming, inappropriate attack against infections. Written by a doctor at the forefront of this field, 'A Silent Fire' brings together the science of immunology, nutrition and the microbiome to explain what we know of this elusive phenomenon.
Author: Ravella, Shilpa
Published: London : Vintage, 2024.
352 pages ; 20 cm
1 reserve

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 616.047 - On order

The health fix / Dr. Ayan Panja.

Starting with the experience of his own illness, Dr Ayan Panja, NHS GP and lifestyle medicine expert, brings a unique personalised framework to tailor targeted lifestyle-based interventions to you, with his book. Unlike many approaches to health and wellbeing, 'The Health Fix' focuses on the 'why' rather than just the 'what' with a toolkit.
Author: Panja, Ayan
Published: London : Short Books, 2024.
256 pages ; 20 cm

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 613 - On order

Sort your head out : mental health without all the bollocks / Sam Delaney.

Sam Delaney was Jack the Lad. He was confident, loud and funny; an absolute legend, to be honest. Or at least that was what he pretended to be. But when he reached his thirties, work, relationships and fatherhood started to take their toll. Like so many blokes who seemed to be totally fine, he often felt like a complete failure whose life was out of control; anxiety and depression had secretly plagued him for years. Turning to drink and drugs only made things worse. Then he began to open up and share his story with others. Soon his life started to get better and better. Now, he's written this book to help you do the same.
Author: Delaney, Sam
Published: London : Constable, 2024.
304 pages ; 20 cm

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Biography - B DEL - On order

Mad woman / Bryony Gordon.

What if our notion of what makes us happy is the very thing that's making us so sad? Ten years on from first writing about her own experiences of mental illness, Bryony Gordon still receives messages about the effect it has on people. Now perimenopausal and well into the next stage of her life, parenting an almost-adolescent, just what has that help - and that connection with other unwell people - taught Bryony about herself, and the society we live in? What has she learned, and why have her views on mental health changed so radically? After coming out the other side of the biggest trauma of our living memory - a global pandemic - existing in a state of perma-crisis has now become our new normal. From burnout and binge eating, to living with fluctuating hormones and the endless battle to stay sober, Bryony begins to question whether she got mental illness wrong in the first place.
Author: Gordon, Bryony
Published: London : Headline, 2024.
320 pages ; 24 cm

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 616.89 - On order
Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 616.89 - On order

Might Bite : the secret life of a gambling addict / Patrick Foster with Will Macpherson.

For more than 12 years, Patrick Foster lived a double life. Turning 31, a popular and sociable young teacher and former professional cricketer, he had a lovely girlfriend and a supportive family. But he was hiding a secret and debilitating gambling addiction from even those closest to him. Huge bets had led to huge debts, thousands of lies, and consequences for his mental health that pushed him to the edge of the platform at Slough station, where he was moments from taking his own life in March 2018. He lost £50,000 on a single horse, Might Bite, in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. In his desperation, he had taken out every possible loan, and borrowed money from family, friends and even the parents of children he taught. Although his life was unravelling around him, he could not stop. You might think that this is just one man's story. But problem gambling affects one in 200 people in the UK alone.
Author: Foster, Patrick, 1987-
Published: London : Bloomsbury Sport, 2024.
256 pages ; 20 cm

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It's not a bloody trend : understanding life as an ADHD adult / Kat Brown.

Nobody should spend their life feeling defective. Everyone deserves to have a user manual to their brain - welcome to yours. Once associated more with hyper boys than adults, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is now recognised as a condition in need of a rebrand which affects people of all genders and ages in a multitude of ways. In this enlightening and definitive layman's guide, Kat Brown cheerfully smashes the stereotypes with scientific evidence, historical context, and practical support for ADHD minds across areas that can cause problems, from finances and work to self-medicating, relationships, hormones, and self-esteem.
Author: Brown, Kat
Published: London : Robinson, 2024.
224 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 616.858 - On order

Have you tried this? : the only self care book you will ever need / Lauren Mishcon, Nicole Goodman.

Lauren and Nicole use their experiences to debunk the wellness world and bring true, authentic self-care centre stage. They know what works, what doesn't and what is worth your time and energy. This book is packed with tried and tested practices that cost nothing and take very little time.
Author: Mishcon, Lauren
Published: London : Welbeck Balance, 2024.
256 pages ; 24 cm

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 613 - On order

You are not alone : navigating mental illness and the journey to recovery / Dr Ken Duckworth.

Millions of people across the world are affected by mental illness every year. Yet the mental healthcare industry remains chaotic, underfunded and often inaccessible, with many people asking themselves the same questions: What does it mean when different doctors give me different diagnoses? Will I be on medication my whole life? Will I ever feel better? Too many of us are confused, afraid and overwhelmed. Families and friends are often left in the dark about how best to help their loved ones, from dealing with logistical issues to handling the emotional challenges of loving someone who is suffering. 'You Are Not Alone' is here to offer help and compassion.
Author: Duckworth, Ken
Published: London : Penguin Books, 2024.
400 pages ; 20 cm

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 616.89 - On order

How not to fit in : an unapologetic approach to navigating autism and ADHD / Jess Joy, Charlotte Mia.

Authored by two late-diagnosed neurodivergent women and the founders of fast-growing online community @IAmPayingAttention, 'How Not to Fit In' is a handbook-meets-rallying cry. Foregrounding women's experiences with autism and ADHD, it explores the journey women go on to discovering and accepting that they are neurodivergent, why getting diagnosis can be so fraught and gendered, and how to navigate a world which centres neurotypical brains in the realms of relationships, careers, friendships and finances.
Author: Joy, Jess
Published: London : Harper Thorsons, 2024.
352 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 22 cm
1 reserve

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 616.858 - On order

The four ways to wellbeing : better sleep, less stress, more energy, mood boost / Nicola Elliott.

Better sleep, less stress, more energy, mood boost - these are the four pillars of wellbeing and there is no one better placed to show you how to do exactly that than Nicola Elliott, founder of NEOM. After 17 years of building the UK's leading wellbeing business, she has been there, done that and got the weighted blanket. In this practical book she reveals what works, what doesn't, whose advice is worth listening to, with insights from leading experts such as Mo Gawdat, Dr Kimberley Wilson and Dr Zoe Williams. Wellbeing starts with the little moments so whether you've got 30 seconds or 30 minutes, you will find simple tips and tricks that fit with your lifestyle and help you feel better than ever, the NEOM way.
Author: Elliott, Nicola
Published: London : Penguin Life, 2024.
256 pages ; 23 cm
2 reserves

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 613 - On order

Blood : the science, medicine and mythology of menstruation / Dr. Jennifer Gunter.

Despite its significance, most education about menstruation focuses either on increasing the chances of pregnancy or preventing it. And while both are crucial, women deserve to know more about their bodies than just what happens in service to reproduction. Not knowing how your body works makes it challenging to advocate for yourself. Consequently, many people suffer in silence thinking their bodies are uniquely broken or they turn to disreputable sources. 'Blood' is a practical, empowering guide to what's typical, what's concerning and when to seek care - recounted with the no-nonsense expertise and frank, fearless wit that have made Dr Jen today's most trusted voice in women's health.
Author: Gunter, Jen
Published: London : Piatkus, 2024.
480 pages ; 24 cm

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 612.662 - On order

Living with headaches : a guide to understanding and treating your symptoms / Mark Weatherall.

Headaches are a common part of many people's lives - for the most part causing the occasional inconvenience. However, for some, headaches can be a major burden. Around 10 million adults in the UK experience migraines, and more than 500,000 people are living with daily, or near-daily, headaches. Dr Mark Weatherall explains the current scientific understanding of what headaches are, what causes them and why certain people get them. This book covers the headache basics (the common types and how they are diagnosed), how to manage headaches, the treatment options available and answers commonly asked questions. This easy-to-understand guide will give you all the information you need to better understand headaches and take the next steps in managing or seeking treatment for this condition.
Author: Weatherall, Mark
Published: London : Headline, 2024.
208 pages ; 20 cm

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 616.849 - On order

Change your diet, change your mind : a powerful plan to improve mood, overcome anxiety and protect memory for a lifetime of optimal mental health / Dr. Georgia Ede.

This title argues that the most powerful way to change brain chemistry is with food, because what we eat is where our brain's chemicals come from. In her book, Dr Ede takes an inside-out stance, drawing on a range of disciplines from biochemistry, neuroscience, and botany to explain why a ketogenic diet combined with 'kinder, gentler plant foods' is the best way to nourish, protect, and energize the brain.
Author: Ede, Georgia
Published: London : Yellow Kite, 2024.
432 pages ; 24 cm

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 616.852 - On order

Move Yourself Happy [electronic resource] : The Buswellness way to strength and vitality in just 21 days / Dianne Buswell

A fun and highly accessible guide to transforming your mental and physical wellbeing through joyful movement from TV personality and celebrity dancer Dianne Buswell. In this enriching 21-day programme, Dianne Buswell shows you how to make joyful movement a habit. Forget gruelling exercise regimes or punishing diets – Dianne’s unique approach nourishes your body and mind using her four pillars of health: rest, movement, nutrition and positivity. Move Yourself Happy offers step-by-step explanations of core moves from yoga, Pilates and dance, including jive, tap and ballet. It also contains Dianne’s favourite recipes, like her delicious homemade chocolate granola or spinach gnocchi, as well as inspiring weekly mantras and journaling prompts, fun daily movement routines and mood-boosting lifestyle hacks, such as having a 5-minute kitchen disco and creating your own self-care sanctuary in your home. This book will transform your relationship with movement and help you feel happier, every day
Author: Buswell, Dianne
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Watkins Media, 2023
1 online resource (1 text file)
Available online: Excerpt

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8 weeks to better sleep : a life-changing plan for deep sleep, improved brain function and feeling great / Dr Michael Mosley.

A good night's sleep is essential for a healthy brain and body. So why do so many of us struggle to sleep well? In '8 Weeks to Better Sleep', Dr Michael Mosley explains what happens when we sleep, what triggers common sleep problems and why standard advice rarely works. Prone to insomnia, he has taken part in numerous sleep experiments and tested every remedy going. The result is a radical eight-week plan, based on the latest science, designed to help you re-establish a healthy sleep pattern in record time. With plenty of surprising recommendations - including tips for teenagers, people working night shifts and those prone to jet lag - plus recipes which will boost your deep sleep by improving your gut microbiome, this book provides the tools you need to sleep better, reduce stress and feel happier.
Author: Mosley, Michael, 1957-
Revised and updated edition.
Published: London : Short Books, 2023.
336 pages ; 24 cm

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 613.794 - On order

The power of ancient wellness : traditional remedies and activities for modern living / Gill Thackray ; illustrated by Anna Stead.

Overhaul your lifestyle with this essential guide to ancient wisdom, updated for modern living. Packed full of activities and exercises, the only book you need to make lasting change to mind, body and spirit.
Author: Thackray, Gill
Published: London : Michael O'Mara Books Limited, 2023.
128 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 19 cm.
Mind, body, spirit
1 reserve

Central Procurement - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 613 - On order

The year I met my brain / Matilda Boseley ; illustrations by Evie Hilliar.

An essential and empowering guide for any adult living with ADHD - compassionate, funny and full of practical tips.
Author: Boseley, Matilda
Published: Southbank, Victoria : Penguin Life, 2023.
342 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 23 cm

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Ultra-Processed People [electronic resource] : Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn't Food ... and Why Can't We Stop? / Chris van Tulleken

THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 Chosen by the SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, FT and DAILY MAIL as one of their BEST SUMMER BOOKS OF 2023 'If you only read one diet or nutrition book in your life, make it this one' Bee Wilson 'A devastating, witty and scholarly destruction of the shit food we eat and why' Adam Rutherford —- An eye-opening investigation into the science, economics, history and production of ultra-processed food. It's not you, it's the food. We have entered a new 'age of eating' where most of our calories come from an entirely novel set of substances called Ultra-Processed Food, food which is industrially processed and designed and marketed to be addictive. But do we really know what it's doing to our bodies? Join Chris in his travels through the world of food science and a UPF diet to discover what's really going on. Find out why exercise and willpower can't save us, and what UPF is really doing to our bodies, our health, our weight, and the planet (hint: nothing good). For too long we've been told we just need to make different choices, when really we're living in a food environment that makes it nigh-on impossible. So this is a book about our rights. The right to know what we eat and what it does to our bodies and the right to good, affordable food.
Author: Tulleken, Chris van
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Cornerstone, 2023
1 online resource (1 text file)
Available online: Excerpt

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Beautiful trauma : a journey of discovery in science and healing / Rebecca Fogg.

Late one night, Rebecca Fogg's hand is partially amputated in an explosion in her flat. Quick thinking saves her life, but the journey to recovery is a slow one. As the doctors rebuild her hand, Rebecca (who also survived 9/11) rebuilds her sense of self by studying the physical and psychological process of recovery. Interspersing the personal with the medical, Rebecca charts her year of rehabilitation, touching on the marvellously adaptable anatomy of the hand; how the brain's fight or flight mechanism suppresses conscious thought so we can react instantly to danger; and why trauma causes some people to develop PTSD, while giving others a whole new lease of life.
Author: Fogg, Rebecca
Published: Rearsby : Clipper Audiobooks, 2023.
6 CDs (409 min.) : digital, stereo

Library-Headquarters - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Audio Book Non-Fiction - On order

Periods aren't meant to bloody hurt : a holistic and pain-changing guide to your menstrual health / Gemma Barry.

Gemma Barry explores how the taboos surrounding periods may actually be harming your menstrual health, looks at the commonly experienced barriers to medical help, and dives deep into the potential causes of period pain, including toxic products and stress.
Author: Barry, Gemma
Published: Newark : Trigger Publishing, 2023.
276 pages ; 22 cm

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The infertile midwife : in search of motherhood : a memoir / Sophie Martin.

Here is an insightful, moving memoir, capturing life working as a midwife in a busy NHS hospital at the same time as dealing with experiences of infertility, IVF, and loss.
Author: Martin, Sophie
Published: London : Quadrille Publishing, 2023.
272 pages ; 22 cm

Huntly Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 618.178 - Available - 4059886

Vaping / edited by Danielle Lobban.

9% of school children aged 11- to 15-years-old vape on a regular or occasional basis. This book looks at the reasons for the rise in under-age vaping. It also considers the health risks, addictive nature, and environmental impact of vape and e-cigarette use.
Published: Cambridge : Independence Educational Publishers, 2023.
48 pages : illustrations (black and white).
Issues ; 428.

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