Simon Atkins: 6 books

Digestive problems can come in many guises, from difficulties in swallowing, through the stomach, to constipation, wind, IBS and beyond. In this handy introductory guide, GP and author Simon Atkins explains the issues in layman's language. He covers both what we can do for ourselves, and when we need...

What is dementia? Is it the same as Alzheimer's? What symptoms should you look out for? Where can you go to find help? What treatments are available? In this short but comprehensive introduction, Dr Simon Atkins clears away the myths, and sets out the facts about this increasingly common condition....

What is Diabetes, and what are the differences between Types 1 and 2? What symptoms should you look out for, and what can you do to ensure you don't become a sufferer? If you have been diagnosed, what do you need to know? And what if you have a child with the condition? Dr Simon Atkins succinctly...

If you are a smoker and desire to stop then this short book will help you to overcome the addiction. The cost of smoking is high, in terms of both finance and health: someone, somewhere, dies of a tobacco-related illness every 8 seconds whether that is lung cancer, asthma, emphysema or bronchitis....

Are you one of the many people who struggle to sleep at night and to stay awake during the day? Does sleep or the lack of it dominate your life, ruin your days, and make everything twice as difficult as it should be? Do you, or the person you share a bed with, snore? Or do you have trouble getting...

Your hands-on guide to dealing with dementia within the UK healthcare system If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia, Dementia For Dummies, UK Edition provides trusted, no-nonsense guidance on what this may mean for you and your family. You'll get an understanding of the symptoms...