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Description
WINNER OF THE POPULAR MEDICINE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018, BMA BOOK AWARDS
RUNNING AWARDS 2019 – TOP BOOK
'Juliet talks with you, not at you, and her enthusiasm for the joys of an active lifestyle is bound to inspire millions of women of all ages to lead healthier, fitter and much happier lives.' - Lisa Jackson, author of Your Pace or Mine? What Running Taught Me About Life, Laughter and Coming Last
A friendly, accessible handbook that gives you a top-to-toe MOT to help you stay fit and well. From wearing the right bra or exercising during your period, to recovering from illness or keeping active during pregnancy, Juliet's advice will soon have you sorted and on the road to health.
Table of Contents
Endorsements
Forewords
Preface
1 Why Bother?
2 Periods
3 Breasts
4 Pregnancy
5 New Mums
6 The Pelvic Floor
7 The Menopause and Beyond
8 Mental Health
9 The Digestive System
10 The Skin
11 Feeling Tired All the Time
12 Muscles and Joints
13 Common Illnesses
14 Common Injuries
15 Common Medical Problems
16 Long-Term Medical Conditions
17 Finding the Time and the Motivation
End note
Useful websites
Recommended reading
References
Index
Product details
Published | Jun 06 2017 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 256 |
ISBN | 9781472924797 |
Imprint | Bloomsbury Sport |
Illustrations | line drawings and medical illustrations throughout |
Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
About the contributors
Reviews
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This is not your average health book … McGrattan manages to combine a light hearted, fun tone, whilst addressing some serious health issues affecting women's lives whatever their age … Peppered with case studies, funny anecdotes and diagrams, Sorted feels accessible for all. A bookshelf essential for every household.
Anna Kessel
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Sometimes you have to clear a few obstacles to keep running. Dr Juliet McGratten shows you how to smash through those walls
Women's Running
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A friendly, accessible handbook that offers all the advice you need to stay fit and well while exercising
Natural Lifestyle Magazine
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Juliet's a GP so you know you're getting really sound, evidence-based advice - but she talks with you, not at you, and in so doing her enthusiasm for the joys of an active lifestyle are bound to inspire millions of women of all ages to lead healthier, fitter and much happier lives.
Lisa Jackson, co-author of the best-selling beginners' running book Running Made Easy and author of Your Pace or Mine? What Running Taught Me About Life, Laughter and Coming Last
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...an essential handbook to help women stay active and keep healthy.
Dr Andrew Murray, Sports and Exercise Medicine consultant and GP, University of Edinburgh, and endurance runner
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...a must have resource.
Shona Thomson,, adventure marathon runner