Articles & Books From Physical Health & Well-Being

Epilepsy For Dummies
A conversational guide to understanding and living with epilepsy Millions of people around the world have epilepsy, but the condition is widely misunderstood. Epilepsy For Dummies breaks through outdated stigmas surrounding this complex neurological disease. The book offers a 360-degree view by incorporating medical, social, and other perspectives to help you cope with epilepsy or support someone who has been diagnosed.
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Breathing Exercises For Dummies
Take control of your breath, take control of your life. Breathing Exercises For Dummies teaches you more than 50 ways to reduce stress, practice mindfulness, improve your sleep and beyond. Breathing exercises help you feel and perform at your best. These strategies have been in use since ancient times, and modern research shows how effective they can be.
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Cheat Sheet / Updated 10-09-2025
Your breath is like your body's built-in Swiss Army knife—simple, always available, yet incredibly powerful. Most of us take around 20,000 breaths per day without giving it a second thought, but what if those breaths could do so much more than just keep you alive?Breathing exercises aren't just trendy wellness practices; they're scientifically-backed tools that can transform multiple aspects of your health and happiness.
Managing Back Pain For Dummies
Discover countless options for rest and relief when you have chronic back pain You're probably not thrilled that you need a book called Managing Back Pain For Dummies, but you'll be thrilled that you bought it. Written by a neurosurgeon and a master personal trainer, this book contains expert advice that will help you feel better.
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Cheat Sheet / Updated 09-30-2025
This Epilepsy For Dummies Cheat Sheet includes information about neuropsychological (neuropsych) tests, genetic testing for identifying the cause of epilepsy, the ketogenic diet as a treatment for epilepsy (when appropriate), and seizure safety devices to wear, or to use either at home or when out and about. Why neuropsychological tests matter for people who have epilepsy A neuropsychological test (or "neuropsych") looks at how the brain works in areas such as memory, attention, language, problem-solving, coordination, and emotions.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 09-22-2025
Your back hurts, and you want to know what to do about it. Congratulations! You’ve come to the right place. We may not be able to tell you what’s causing your pain (probably nobody can), but we can tell you how to build a stronger back, and that’s likely to make the pain go away or reduce it to a point at which you can start enjoying your life again.
Managing Cholesterol For Dummies
Take charge of your heart health with this guide to managing cholesterol Managing Cholesterol For Dummies demystifies cholesterol and clearly offers effective solutions for prevention, management, and lowering it which have changed in recent years. This approachable guide helps you understand why balancing overall cholesterol is important, and what you can do to improve your numbers and keep them in check.
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Migraines For Dummies
Listen up and lock down today's best migraine pain solutions Haven't you spent enough time juggling schedules and cancelling events when headache pain sidelined you? You can put those days behind you with up-to-date information on the when-why-how of migraines and a whole-of-body approach to micromanaging them.
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Cheat Sheet / Updated 09-15-2025
Today’s jam-packed migraine wheelhouse has treatments and lifestyle tips galore. Luckily, the right options will stop (or limit) your pain and nausea. Simply arm yourself with the latest knowledge on triggers to avoid, the medication that works for you, and a knack for moderating your sleep, exercise, hydration, meals, and stress.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 09-04-2025
This Cheat Sheet summarizes the most important information on cholesterol and its management, providing fast access to key tips and shortcuts, essential facts, definitions, or steps including those that are most practical, commonly used, or easy to forget. It’s your handy reference point for topic review or on-the-go learning.