Richard MacKenzie

El primer libro que revela c mo las hormonas del estr s tienen relaci n con los picos de insulina, c mo influyen en nuestra salud y bienestar, y qu podemos hacer al respecto. Por qu nos estresamos y c mo podemos cambiarlo? Mucho m s que el cortisol es una exploraci n revolucionaria sobre la ciencia del estr s y su impacto en la salud. El investigador Richard Mackenzie y el periodista Peter Walker unen fuerzas para explicar c mo las hormonas del estr s afectan nuestro metabolismo, peso, fertilidad y riesgo de enfermedades como la diabetes tipo 2. A trav s de estudios cient ficos de vanguardia y sorprendentes historias reales, el libro revela c mo el estr s no es solo una cuesti n de actitud, sino una respuesta biol gica influida por el entorno, el trabajo y las desigualdades sociales. Mucho m s que el cortisol desmonta mitos, como la idea de que el ejercicio HIIT y las dietas bajas en carbohidratos siempre son beneficiosos, y demuestra c mo, en realidad, pueden aumentar los niveles de cortisol y provocar efectos adversos. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION The first book to reveal how stress hormones are linked to insulin spikes, how they influence our health and well-being, and what we can do about it. Why do we get stressed, and how can we change it? Mucho m s que el cortisol is a groundbreaking exploration of the science of stress and its impact on health. Researcher Richard Mackenzie and journalist Peter Walker join forces to explain how stress hormones affect our metabolism, weight, fertility, and risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes. Through cutting-edge scientific studies and surprising real-life stories, the book reveals how stress is not just a matter of attitude, but a biological response shaped by environment, work, and social inequalities. Mucho m s que el cortisol debunks myths, such as the belief that HIIT exercise and low-carb diets are always beneficial, showing instead how they can raise cortisol levels and trigger adverse effects.

Ever wondered how to live more frugally, whilst being more connected to your kids and in a much slower, more relaxed way? Then this book about selling up and moving to a life on the canals on a narrowboat is for you Richard, his wife and kids sold just about everything but the essentials to realise their dream of buying and living on a narrowboat on the inland waterways of Britain. This book takes you through their journey from making the decision to moving aboard. You'll read about how they found their dream boat, downsized all their belongings to fit on moving day as well as all the trials and tribulations they faced - as well at all the fantastic times they enjoyed.

This book doesn't tell you the answers, but allows you to discover them for yourself. Reading this book might be one of the most valuable time investments you have ever make!