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From acting as the body’s first line of defence to regulating body temperature, your skin plays a crucial role in your overall healthJoin consultant dermatologist Dr Emma Craythorne MBChB FRCP as she reveals the science behind your largest vital organ, showing you how to look after your skin through different lifestages, manage common skin-related concerns and conditions, and achieve radiant, resilient skin throughout your life.Packed with research-backed answers to topics including how stress affects acne, what makes up the skin microbiome, and what causes skin to age the quickest, this book will empower you to make informed choices that will benefit your skin and wider wellbeing. Within this comprehensive handbook, you will find:Essential know-how: how the skin works, its functions, and its structureEasy-to-follow advice: how to adapt your diet, sleep, exercise, and skincare regime to keep your skin healthier for longerExpert guidance: how to manage conditions including eczema, acne, and allergiesScience-based insight: how treatments such as botox and chemical peels work and how effective they actually areWhether you’re seeking reassurance on how to manage a skin concern, searching for answers to combat misinformation, or you simply want to uncover the science beneath the surface, this pocket-sized owner’s guide is perfect for anyone looking to understand and protect their skin for decades to come._________The Body Literacy Library has sold tens of thousands of copies globally. Complete your collection with:Breasts: An Owner’s GuideGut: An Owner’s GuideHeart: An Owner’s GuideBrain: An Owner’s Guide_________Dr Emma Craythorne MBChB FRCP is a consultant dermatologist, laser surgeon, and trustee for the Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority. She is the host of the hugely popular television show Bad Skin Clinic (known as Save My Skin in the USA), now in its eighth series.

Become body literate with Heart: An Owner's Guide, the next book in The Body Literacy Library, a helpful series that will break down heart health for a new generation of readers.Heart: An Owner's Guide is an informative, practical, and engaging introduction to all aspects of heart health to live well and longer. Find the key to a long, healthy life and your cardiac risk. This myth-busting book focuses on all aspects of heart health so you can steer clear of Dr Google and discover what will make your heart happier and healthier.Author Dr Paddy Barrett is an engaging and media-friendly Consultant Cardiologist specialising in preventative health care. He translates medical jargon into simple, straightforward prose, answering frequently asked patient queries, such as Should I take aspirin? Are heart attacks hereditary? Is red wine healthy? And much more.In this book, you can find:-Easy-to-follow science and lifestyle advice with simple Q&As-Illustrations with data-driven images that show how certain lifestyle choices impact your health-Best tips to help you know how to best care for your body and heart -Chapters that outline the vital organ and how it works, risks for heart problems and what to do to improve heart health From what you should eat (or not) and exercising smarter to why stress is as dangerous as smoking, this hard-working book applies science to the everyday, with simple illustrations, checklists, FAQs, and myth busters, all supported by the latest medical research. Heart: An Owner's Guide won't just help you understand your body better. This book is part of a series titled Breasts: An Owner's Guide by Dr Philippa Kaye, Brain: An Owner's Guide by Dr Eli Ricker, and Gut: An Owner's Guide by Dr Austin Chiang.

“An informative and practical guide to all aspects of brain health – A Must Read.” – Next Big Idea Club“Ricker encourages readers to explore freely and follow their curiosity. A blend of science and self-care that dips into topics of contemporary interest” – Maggie Knapp, Library Journal“Extremely educational, easy to read and understand” – Reader review––––––––––Maximize your mental wellbeing and better understand your brain with this compact go-to guide.The brain is the most complex organ in our bodies. Learn all about its structure, how it functions, and the steps you can take to help it thrive in this fascinating owner’s guide, written by leading neuroscientist Elizabeth R. Ricker.Delve into the science behind the workings of your brain, including what makes a healthy brain, how it changes as you age, and the challenges that many of us experience related to brain health.This essential manual offers:A 10-step questionnaire: Evaluate your brain health in minutesBrain-training strategies: Enhance your memory, creativity, and decision-makingSelf-care advice: Manage problems like headaches, brain fog, and low moodInformation on neurodiversity: Learn about conditions including ADHD and autismMust-know research: Discover how factors like stress and sleep affect your brainScience-backed, comprehensive, and full of detailed theory, this is perfect for anyone fascinated by neuroscience and a must-read if you’re looking to boost and future-proof your brain health._________The Body Literacy Library has sold tens of thousands of copies worldwide. Complete your collection with:Breasts: An Owner’s GuideGut: An Owner’s GuideHeart: An Owner’s GuideSkin: An Owner’s Guide––––––––––Elizabeth R. Ricker is an MIT- and Harvard-trained brain researcher who runs two neuroscience-focused organizations: Ricker Labs and Neuroeducate. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Psychology Today, The Hindu (India), Stylist (UK), Red (UK), and public broadcast TV in Europe.

Become body literate with Gut: An Owner's Guide, the next book in The Body Literacy Library, an enlightening series that will democratise health for a new generation of readers. Gut: An Owner's Guide is an informative, practical, and engaging introduction to this hidden-away part of the body. We tend to only pay attention to our gut when it tries to tell us something - when it feels uncomfortable or something goes wrong. This myth-busting book focuses on all aspects of gut health, so you can steer clear of Dr Google and find out what will really make your gut happier and healthier.Dr Austin Chiang is a world-renowned expert in gut health and TikTok star, who believes everyone has a right to know and understand their body. He translates medical jargon into simple, clear prose, answering frequently asked patient queries, and investigating what we fear, and most misunderstand about our gut.From what you should eat (or not) to how often you should poo, to the microbiome and the brain/gut connection - this taboo-tackling book applies science to the everyday, with simple illustrations, checklists, FAQs, and myth busters, all supported by the latest medical research. Gut: An Owner's Guide won't just help you to understand your body, it might even change your life.

Become body literate with Gut: An Owner's Guide, the next book in The Body Literacy Library, an enlightening series that will democratise health for a new generation of readers. Gut: An Owner's Guide is an informative, practical, and engaging introduction to this hidden-away part of the body. We tend to only pay attention to our gut when it tries to tell us something - when it feels uncomfortable or something goes wrong. This myth-busting book focuses on all aspects of gut health, so you can steer clear of Dr Google and find out what will really make your gut happier and healthier.Dr Austin Chiang is a world-renowned expert in gut health and TikTok star, who believes everyone has a right to know and understand their body. He translates medical jargon into simple, clear prose, answering frequently asked patient queries, and investigating what we fear, and most misunderstand about our gut.From what you should eat (or not) to how often you should poo, to the microbiome and the brain/gut connection - this taboo-tackling book applies science to the everyday, with simple illustrations, checklists, FAQs, and myth busters, all supported by the latest medical research. Gut: An Owner's Guide won't just help you to understand your body, it might even change your life.

Become body literate with Heart: An Owner's Guide, the next book in The Body Literacy Library, a helpful series that will break down heart health for a new generation of readers.Heart: An Owner's Guide is an informative, practical, and engaging introduction to all aspects of heart health to live well and longer. Find the key to a long, healthy life and your cardiac risk. This myth-busting book focuses on all aspects of heart health so you can steer clear of Dr Google and discover what will make your heart happier and healthier.Author Dr Paddy Barrett is an engaging and media-friendly Consultant Cardiologist specialising in preventative health care. He translates medical jargon into simple, straightforward prose, answering frequently asked patient queries, such as Should I take aspirin? Are heart attacks hereditary? Is red wine healthy? And much more.In this book, you can find:-Easy-to-follow science and lifestyle advice with simple Q&As-Illustrations with data-driven images that show how certain lifestyle choices impact your health-Best tips to help you know how to best care for your body and heart -Chapters that outline the vital organ and how it works, risks for heart problems and what to do to improve heart health From what you should eat (or not) and exercising smarter to why stress is as dangerous as smoking, this hard-working book applies science to the everyday, with simple illustrations, checklists, FAQs, and myth busters, all supported by the latest medical research. Heart: An Owner's Guide won't just help you understand your body better. This book is part of a series titled Breasts: An Owner's Guide by Dr Philippa Kaye, Brain: An Owner's Guide by Dr Eli Ricker, and Gut: An Owner's Guide by Dr Austin Chiang.

“An informative and practical guide to all aspects of brain health – A Must Read.” – Next Big Idea Club“Ricker encourages readers to explore freely and follow their curiosity. A blend of science and self-care that dips into topics of contemporary interest” – Maggie Knapp, Library Journal“Extremely educational, easy to read and understand” – Reader review––––––––––Maximize your mental wellbeing and better understand your brain with this compact go-to guide.The brain is the most complex organ in our bodies. Learn all about its structure, how it functions, and the steps you can take to help it thrive in this fascinating owner’s guide, written by leading neuroscientist Elizabeth R. Ricker.Delve into the science behind the workings of your brain, including what makes a healthy brain, how it changes as you age, and the challenges that many of us experience related to brain health.This essential manual offers:A 10-step questionnaire: Evaluate your brain health in minutesBrain-training strategies: Enhance your memory, creativity, and decision-makingSelf-care advice: Manage problems like headaches, brain fog, and low moodInformation on neurodiversity: Learn about conditions including ADHD and autismMust-know research: Discover how factors like stress and sleep affect your brainScience-backed, comprehensive, and full of detailed theory, this is perfect for anyone fascinated by neuroscience and a must-read if you’re looking to boost and future-proof your brain health._________The Body Literacy Library has sold tens of thousands of copies worldwide. Complete your collection with:Breasts: An Owner’s GuideGut: An Owner’s GuideHeart: An Owner’s GuideSkin: An Owner’s Guide––––––––––Elizabeth R. Ricker is an MIT- and Harvard-trained brain researcher who runs two neuroscience-focused organizations: Ricker Labs and Neuroeducate. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Psychology Today, The Hindu (India), Stylist (UK), Red (UK), and public broadcast TV in Europe.