A Waterstones Best Popular Science Book of 2024

Every page of this book is full of charm, glory, and depth. It is one of the great frontiers of science for our time.

From a world-renowned hormone expert, the definitive book on the science of hormones and how understanding the secrets of our body's messengers can revolutionize our health and well-being.

Hormones are the messengers that guide every process in our bodies. They are essential for our development, fighting diseases, and digesting food. When our hormones are out of balance, it can have serious effects on our health, leading to conditions such as diabetes, infertility, and heart disease.

The famous hormone expert Dr. Max Nieuwdorp is changing our understanding of our bodies. Combining stories from his daily life with his patients and new, cutting-edge science, he reveals the crucial role that hormones play from early years to old age. He explores everything from the impact smartphones have on our sleep and long-term survival to how our gut bacteria produce "happy" hormones.

Nieuwdorp demystifies the signals of our bodies, exploring how we can bring our hormones back into balance for happier and healthier lives.

Pages: 352, Publication Year: 0523, Dimensions: 15.3x15.3cm