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The end of men / by Sweeney-Baird, Christina,author.;
The year is 2025, and a mysterious virus has broken out in Scotland--a lethal illness that seems to affect only men. When Dr. Amanda MacLean reports this phenomenon, she is dismissed as hysterical. By the time her warning is heeded, it is too late. The virus becomes a global pandemic--and a political one. The victims are all men. The world becomes alien--a women's world. What follows is the immersive account of the women who have been left to deal with the virus's consequences, told through first-person narratives. Dr. MacLean; Catherine, a social historian determined to document the human stories behind the "male plague;" intelligence analyst Dawn, tasked with helping the government forge a new society; and Elizabeth, one of many scientists desperately working to develop a vaccine. Through these women and others, we see the uncountable ways the absence of men has changed society, from the personal--the loss of husbands and sons--to the political--the changes in the workforce, fertility and the meaning of family.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Apocalyptic fiction.; Epidemics; Epidemiologists; Matriarchy; Men; Social change;
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The Blazing Star / by Hunter, Erin.;
After facing their first battle, the remaining mountain cats must seek the Blazing Star in order to survive a new threat: a deadly disease sweeping through their territory.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Cats; Diseases; Survival;
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The case against sugar / by Taubes, Gary,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Sugar-free diet; Sugar; Nutritionally induced diseases.;
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Matter of mind. [videorecording] / by Green, Laura,television director.; Moot-Levin, Anna,television director.; PBS Distribution (Firm),publisher.;
Across three episodes, Matter of Mind explores the growing epidemic of neurodegenerative disease through the lens of three different illnesses - ALS, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. These illnesses are devastating for patients and their families and caregivers. Yet, in the face of such loss, many individuals and families also find rare depths of fortitude, optimism, and even gratitude. In Matter of Mind: My ALS, a renowned African-American architect, a heavy duty mechanic, and a 32-year-old communications director confront complex choices and find diverging paths while living with ALS.E.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; 5.1 surround sound.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Nonfiction television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Medical television programs.; Parkinson's disease.; Alzheimer's disease.; Nervous system; Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.;
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Brain maker : the power of gut microbes to heal and protect your brain for life / by Perlmutter, David,1954-author.; Loberg, Kristin,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Identifies the role of intestinal bacteria in brain health, outlining easy-to-follow dietary strategies for preserving later-in-life brain functions by improving gut ecology.
Subjects: Brain; Gastrointestinal system;
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Head strong : the bulletproof plan to activate untapped brain energy to work smarter and think faster--in just two weeks / by Asprey, Dave,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the creator of Bulletproof Coffee and author of the bestselling The Bulletproof Diet comes a revolutionary plan to upgrade your brainpower--in two weeks or less. For the last decade, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Dave Asprey has worked with world-renowned doctors and scientists to uncover the latest, most innovative methods for making humans perform better--a process known as "biohacking." In his first book, The Bulletproof Diet, he shared his biohacking tips for taking control of your own biology. Now, in Head Strong, Asprey shows readers how to biohack their way to a sharper, smarter, faster, more resilient brain. Imagine feeling like your mind is operating at its clearest and sharpest, and being able--possibly for the first time in your life--to do more in less time? What it suddenly became easier to do the very hardest things you do? Or if you could feel 100% confident about your intellect, and never again fear being the person in the room who just isn't smart enough, or can't remember something important? How would you treat people if the mood swings, short temper, and food cravings that disrupt your day could simply disappear? In Head Strong, Asprey shows us that all of this is possible--and more. Using his simple lifestyle modifications (or "hacks") to take advantage of how the structure of your brain works, readers will learn how to take their mental performance to the next level. Combining the latest findings in neuroscience and neurobiology with a hacker-inspired "get it done now" perspective, Asprey offers a program structured around key areas of brain performance that will help you: Power the brain with exactly what it needs to perform at its best all day long Eliminate the sources of "kryptonite," both nutritional and environmental, that make the brain slower. Supercharge the cellular powerhouses of our brains, the mitochondria, to eliminate cravings and turn up mental focus. Reverse inflammation to perform better right now, then stay sharp and energized well into your golden years. Promote neuron growth to enhance processing speed and reinforce new learning--hotwiring your brain for success. Asprey's easy to follow, two-week program offers a detailed plan to supercharge brain performance, including: which foods to eat and which ones to avoid, how to incorporate the right kinds of physical activity into your day, a detox protocol for your home and body; meditation and breathing for performance, recommended brain-boosting supplements; and how to adjust the lighting in your home and work space to give your brain the quality light it thrives on. A better brain--and a happier, easier, more productive life--is within reach. You just need to get Head Strong"--
Subjects: Brain; Brain; Mental health;
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Tilda is visible : a novel / by Tara, Jane,author.;
"When Tilda Finch is diagnosed with invisibility, she's not overly surprised - she's felt invisible for years. She has a good life and a successful business selling inspirational quotes on merchandise. But she's never really recovered from her divorce. Or, if she's honest, her childhood. Tilda's past has taken a toll and she's lost sight of herself. Now, with the possibility of completely disappearing, she must face the trauma of her past and rewrite the way she perceives the world, and herself. Entertaining, hilarious and poignant, Tilda Is Visible addresses the power of our thoughts and how childhood trauma shapes our adult experience"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Magic realist fiction.; Novels.; Incurable diseases; Invisibility; Middle-aged women; Psychic trauma;
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The Graceview patient / by Starling, Caitlin,author.;
"Misery meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers in this genre-bending, claustrophobic hospital gothic from the bestselling author of The Death of Jane Lawrence. Margaret lives with a rare autoimmune condition that has destroyed her life, leaving her isolated. It has no cure, but she's making do as best she can -- until she's offered a fully paid-for spot in an experimental medical trial at Graceview Memorial. The conditions are simple, if grueling: she will live at the hospital as a full-time patient, subjecting herself to the near-total destruction of her immune system and its subsequent regeneration. The trial will essentially kill most of, but not all of her. But as the treatment progresses and her body begins to fail, she stumbles upon something sinister living and spreading within the hospital. Unsure of what's real and what is just medication-induced delusion, Margaret struggles to find a way out as her body and mind succumb further to the darkness lurking throughout Graceview's halls"--
Subjects: Horror fiction.; Novels.; Autoimmune diseases; Delusions; Hospitals; Medical care; Reality;
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Mayo Clinic on high blood pressure : your personal guide to managing hypertension.
An estimated 1.28 billion adults worldwide have hypertension. And about half don't even know they have it. That's because high blood pressure develops with no signs or symptoms ... until it has caused serious damage. Mayo Clinic on high blood pressure offers information and tools to help you keep blood pressure from building to dangerous levels. By taking specific steps, you can live well with high blood pressure -- and even keep it from ever forming. In this book, Gary Schwartz, M.D., tells you how. You'll learn how high blood pressure develops, what puts you at risk, how it's diagnosed and treated, and how to reduce your risk of conditions associated with it. While blood pressure naturally rises with age, it's not guaranteed that you'll develop high blood pressure-even if it runs in your family. And if you have high blood pressure already, you can take action to correct it and improve your health, all with simple, everyday choices. Mayo Clinic on high blood pressure offers a solid understanding of the ways you can control your blood pressure -- and your future. The steps outlined in this book will help you reach a healthy blood pressure level and live well for years to come.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / Heart; HEALTH & FITNESS / General; HEALTH & FITNESS / Health Care Issues; MEDICAL / General;
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Preventing and reversing heart disease for dummies / by Rippe, James M.;
Understanding heart disease -- Identifying the many forms of heart disease -- Finding out whether you have heart disease -- Controlling and treating heart disease -- Living well with heart disease -- The part of tens -- Great heart-healthy recipes by America's leading chefs.Describes the different forms of heart disease and presents the latest research, diagnostic techniques, treatments, and medications, offering practical advice on how to prevent and reverse heart disease through techniques that include stress reduction and dieting.LSC
Subjects: Heart; Heart;
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