The Female Factor: Making Women's Health Count by Dr Hazel Wallace - Non Fiction - Hardback

Details
Condition: New
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781529382860
Publisher: Yellow Kite (Hodder & Stoughton)

Overview
The Female Factor: Making Women's Health Count is the number one bestselling guide from NHS doctor and nutritionist Dr Hazel Wallace, founder of The Food Medic. For decades, medical research defaulted to the male body, leaving huge gaps in how women's health is understood and treated. This hardback brings together the latest evidence on heart health, nutrition, pregnancy, stress, sleep and menopause, translating dense science into clear, practical steps women can use at every stage of life.

About the Book
Dr Hazel Wallace opens The Female Factor by confronting a simple but startling truth: much of what we think we know about health and disease is based on studies of men. This book sets out to close that gap, offering a genuinely female-focused deep dive into the body and mind across a woman's lifetime. Chapters explore whether heart disease should really be labelled a "male" disease, which vitamins and minerals matter most during adolescence, pregnancy and menopause, and how to exercise safely while expecting. There is a thoughtful look at why women are more susceptible to certain stress-related conditions, how sleep quality shapes long-term wellbeing, and practical, evidence-based strategies for easing the menopausal transition through diet and lifestyle. Rather than overwhelming readers with jargon, Dr Wallace writes in the same warm, encouraging voice that built The Food Medic into a trusted health platform, breaking complex research into actionable, everyday steps. The result is a book that feels both rigorously researched and genuinely usable — a reference to return to again and again, whether you are managing a specific health concern or simply want to understand your body better. It is a title that resonates with women of all ages, as well as partners, parents, healthcare students and clinicians who want a woman-centred resource they can trust.

• Science-backed information written specifically around female physiology
• Covers heart health, nutrition, pregnancy, stress, sleep and menopause in one book
• Practical, actionable guidance rather than overwhelming medical jargon
• Written by a qualified NHS doctor and registered nutritionist
• Sturdy hardback edition, ideal for a home health library or as a gift
• A UK number one bestseller trusted by readers across all life stages

About the Author
Dr Hazel Wallace is an NHS doctor, registered nutritionist and bestselling author. She founded The Food Medic in 2012 while studying medicine, building it into one of the UK's most trusted health and nutrition platforms through her blog, podcast and social media community. Combining clinical training with an accessible communication style, Dr Wallace has become a leading voice in evidence-based women's health, previously authoring several bestselling Food Medic titles before writing The Female Factor.

Why You'll Love This Women's Health Guide
Clear, compassionate and genuinely evidence-based, this book fills a real gap left by male-centred medical research. It's an empowering, practical companion for anyone who wants to understand and improve their health with confidence.

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