Sheldon Press imprint: 98 books

Birth statistics from the Office for National Statistics show that more women than ever before become mothers later in life. The trend is also backed up by figures from other countries around the world. In developed countries there is an upsurge in the age of mothers giving birth for the first time,...

Depression is a physical illness caused by malfunction of the limbic system, the brain circuitry which controls many of the body's processes, such as sleeping-waking cycles, temperature control, eating patterns, hormones - and mood. Depression ensues when the limbic system becomes overloaded, such...

Stroke can devastate mental and physical wellbeing, but, lifestyle changes, combined with medication, can reduce your risk of further stroke by 80 per cent. This short, easy to read guide advises on preventing stroke, making the most of medical treatment and living a full life after a stroke. Topics...

For many people, life is made intolerable by phobias. Common fears may range from crowded places to a fear of spiders or blood, but, the basic underlying mechanism is the same ? acute anxiety. This book looks at how to tackle both specific phobias and the anxiety which causes such disproportionate...

Worry is a useful biological response to adverse circumstances, which can sometimes get out of hand. While the anxiety response primes us for action, too much becomes counterproductive. This easy-to-read manual explains how to understand and control your worry, and make the brain's warning system...

Coronary heart disease (CHD) still the leading cause of death in the UK - heart attacks kill about 88,000 people a year ? around one person every six minutes Despite these sobering statistics, a heart attack isn?t a death sentence, thanks to improved treatments and increased awareness. This short....

Asthma affects 1.1 million children (1 in 11) and 4.3 million adults (1 in 12) in the UK ? that?s one in five households. Fortunately, effective modern drugs mean that deaths from asthma are less rare than they used to be, especially in view of the millions of people who suffer from the disease in...

This book provides an introduction to mindfulness, the concepts and theory behind it and how it can help manage not only anxiety, but a number of physical and emotional issues. It includes step-by-step practices to manage your anxiety and depression, and links to an audio download of guided meditations....

This book falls into three sections: - Living at home - When care needs increase - Finding and settling your parent into a care home All three stages bring different demands and skills. Other topics include: - Safety Planning - When your parent or older friend needs more support - Caring at home - Asking for help - Finding support for yourself

This book explains how mindfulness can help you to kick the smoking habit and control your thoughts and emotions in a more balanced, accepting way. It presents a short history of mindfulness, and includes specific research on how mindfulness can aid people who smoke. Includes step by step exercises...

Integrative medicine is increasingly part of mainstream practice in, for example, palliative care and management of cancer, pain, heart disease and mental illnesses. This book explores the ethos that underpins the Sheldon list - how self-help works, particularly in the realm of chronic conditions....

A brilliant book about how we identify the often-charming people who only spread misery.' Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2 Highly Commended in the BMA Medical Book Awards 2018 Some people are so stressful, they can actually make us ill. Gameplayers, bullies, users and abusers ? all pose a risk...

Gout is a type of acute arthritis characterized by severe pain and inflammation in the joint(s) and soft tissues affected. When it is not treated attacks can become more frequent and painful and long-term damage can ensue.

Diabetes is on the increase in all age groups and is described by the World Health Organisation as an epidemic. The good news is that effective control can greatly improve life expectancy, as well as reducing the risk of complications such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, kidney disease and blindness....