What causes HIV and how can we protect ourselves against it? How do those living with the illness cope with issues such as medical treatment, stigma, and discrimination? What can be done to combat AIDS in the developing world? These are some of the questions posed by this title.

A functional fitness book for the baby boomer generation of 50+. Exercises, targeted routines and fitness programmes are accompanied by step-by-step photography.

Schizophrenia is a challenging disorder that makes it difficult to distinguish between what is real and unreal, think clearly, manage emotions, relate to others, and function normally. But that doesn't mean there isn't hope. In this book, Kevin Gournay explains how sufferers can lead a happy, fulfilling life with the right treatment and support.

This work looks at the financial and social implications of an ageing poulation, covering issues such as the economics of ageing, isolation, elder abuse, care issues, and health in older age.

Depression is a serious mental health problem and one which many people will experience in their lifetime. Some types of depression have specific triggers such as the season or being a new mum. This book examines the different types of depression and looks at what treatment is available.

Meet Tom - a young boy with autism. Tom invites readers to learn about autism from his perspective, helping them to understand what it is and explaining the challenges he faces with issues such as social communication, sensory overload, and changes in his routine. Tom tells readers about all the ways he can be helped and supported by those around him.

The spark of life, fount of emotion, house of the soul - the heart lies at the centre of every facet of our existence. It's so bound up in our deepest feelings that it can even suffer such distress from emotional trauma as to physically change shape. Practising cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar beautifully weaves his own experiences with the defining discoveries of the past to tell the story of our most vital organ. We see Daniel Hale Williams perform the...

Professional athletes' careers and livelihoods depend on results, so when they train they make sure they get the most from their training sessions. Experienced trainer Nick Grantham introduces you to performance-based conditioning, explaining why athletic-based strength and conditioning training programmes are superior to all other training methods.

With the emotional impact of }The Last Act Of Love{, this is a poignant memoir from a mother to her son. One of hope, it is the true story of Louis's traumatic birth and ensuing developmental difficulties, together with Alison's experience and enduring maternal love for him.

Fibromyalgia is a condition linked to ME which causes widespread soft tissue pain accompanied by fatique, insomnia, IBS, migraine etc. This book covers the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, self-help and pain management.