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What is Healthy? By Kortney O. Lee Review

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Author Kortney O. Lee shares the true meaning of being healthy and how to make lifestyle changes for you and your family in the book “What is Healthy?”

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The Synopsis

Do you know what is healthy?

Are you searching for something that actually teaches you how to get healthy?


If so, What Is Healthy? is for you.

This book is for those who are tired of diet books and tired of chasing answers that promise results but never provide clarity. With nearly a decade of research distilled into one blueprint, it explains what health really means, how to live it, and why so many people struggle to achieve it.

Inside, you will learn how to:

  • Understand how everyday decisions shape your energy, weight, and long-term health
  • Uncover the myths you were taught about food, dieting, and exercise—and why they hold you back
  • Recognize what truly counts as nourishment and how to choose foods that help you heal
  • Build habits that fit your lifestyle and strengthen your family’s future
  • See through marketing labels and health trends so you can make confident choices
  • Define what healthy really means for you and create a personal blueprint for lasting change

What Is Healthy? will change the way you see food, your body, and your future.

If you are ready to stop guessing and start living healthy with confidence, this is where you begin.

The Review

This was an informative and engaging read. The author found a way to effectively balance the impact of unhealthy foods and what constitutes the term “healthy,” while also examining the causes that force people into an unhealthy lifestyle and the psychological aspects of health. As someone who struggles with what many call “invisible illnesses”, many often impact weight and health conditions. So many times, people around us remain ignorant of the root causes of health conditions like obesity, frequently attributing it simply to laziness or a lack of control. Yet, more often than not, every individual is different, and some struggle with things no one could have imagined. Having a book of resources like this, which helps explore the many other root causes of unhealthy living, was refreshing.

The author explored many avenues of thought, from the economic and social class aspect of life that often makes finding affordable and fresh food nearly impossible. In contrast, fast food and pre-packaged foods remain readily available, despite the damaging effects of refrigeration trucks and methane-emitting livestock operations worldwide on the climate crisis facing our world. The author’s writing style was very evidence-based and fact-based, allowing the reader to have a book that would be an excellent resource for anyone looking to adopt a healthy lifestyle. 

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The Verdict

In-depth, honest, and engaging, author Kortney O Lee’s “What is Healthy?” is a must-read nonfiction book on healthy eating and lifestyle. The depth of knowledge and conversation that this book stirs up in readers, along with the compelling explorations of both the causes and effects of unhealthy life, will stay with readers and keep them returning to the book time and time again. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today.

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Hello World! Kortney O. Lee is a self-proclaimed nerd of all things: history, math, technology, and random facts. He explorers systems most people overlook, from nutrition labels to ancient civilizations. A true Otaku, he geeks out on patterns, connections, and the hidden logic behind everyday life. To him, health, culture, and clarity all come down to understanding how things are built and how to build them better.

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Crave: The Hidden Biology of Addiction and Cancer by Raphael E. Cuomo, Ph.D. Review

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Raphael E. Cuomo shares the impact that addiction can have on a person’s biology and its relation to cancer as a whole in the book “Crave: The Hidden Biology of Addiction and Cancer.”

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The Synopsis

Crave reveals how everyday habits, from sugar and screens to overwork and alcohol, leave measurable biological traces that increase cancer risk. It reframes addiction as a central, modifiable factor in chronic disease, drawing on cutting-edge research in neuroscience, immunology, and public health.

The Review

What a powerful and engaging book! The author does a fantastic job of exploring both the biological and sociological aspects of addiction, showing how advertising, social media, and peer pressure, to name just a few, have contributed to people’s turning to addictive behavior and practice. This includes everything from sugar consumption to doom scrolling on social media and so much more. 

It is mind-blowing to examine how these behavioral habits affect the shape and impact of our biology and leave people more prone to cancerous cells over time. The fast pace of the book and the direct way the author writes allow readers to get an educational perspective on addiction and its various forms. 

The Verdict

Memorable, thought-provoking, and engaging, author Raphael E. Cuomo, Ph.D., is a must-read nonfiction health book on addiction and its relationship to cancer development. The detail and the mindfulness that the author poured into this book, and the new perspective that readers gain from learning about how habits can change a person biologically, make this a worthy book to turn to in educating oneself about one’s health. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today.

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Raphael E. Cuomo, PhD, is a professor and scientist at the UC San Diego School of Medicine. He is internationally recognized for his research at the intersection of cancer prevention, addiction, and public health. His work bridges molecular biology, epidemiology, and behavior to illuminate the deeper roots of chronic disease.

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Pain-Free Joints by Sandy Bravo Review

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Author Sandy Bravo shares the simple, everyday lifestyle changes that can help alleviate the pain your joints endure in the book “Pain-Free Joints”. 

The Synopsis

Are aching joints holding you back from enjoying life to the fullest?

Whether you’re dealing with arthritis, injuries or the wear and tear of daily activities, Pain-Free Joints: The Ultimate Guide to Modifying Your Lifestyle or Joint Health” is your essential companion on the journey to lasting relief and vitality.

Discover the transformative power of simple lifestyle changes that can help you manage and reduce joint pain.

From the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and the benefits of specific exercises to the role of nutrition and the impact of proper body mechanics, this comprehensive guide covers it all. Learn about the latest research, practical tips and lifestyle modifications that will inspire you to take control of your joint health.

Packed with actionable advice, this book will empower you to:

  • Understand the common causes and types of joint pain
  • Explore effective exercise and activities that support joint health
  • Make informed dietary choices to combat inflammation
  • Implement ergonomic strategies to protect your joints in daily life
  • Develop a personalized plan for long-term joint care

So, say goodbye to stiffness and discomfort, and hello to a more active, pain-free life.

Whether you’re taking your first steps toward joint health or looking for advanced strategies to enhance your current routine, this book offers valuable insights and guidance for everyone.

Take charge of your joint health today and embrace a future filled with movement, freedom and joy!

The Review

This was an informative and thoughtful read. The author did a fantastic job of balancing their personal experiences with joint pain with the techniques and exercises that help alleviate some of that pain. The straightforward, honest, and educational way the author wrote this book will keep readers’ attention as the book progresses. It is also written in a very succinct way. 

I instantly connected with this book. As someone who struggles with joint pain, has a family history of arthritis, and is being tested for it himself, the experiences and pain the author pinpoints in this book resonated with me on a personal level. The author not only helped explain some of the causes and symptoms of this pain but also spoke on the mental and emotional toll it takes and utilized exercises of the mind to help combat this pain was terrific to see come to life on the page.

The Verdict

Informative, balanced, and engaging author Sandy Bravo’s Pain-Free Joints is a must-read nonfiction book on health. The fast pacing and relatability of the author’s writing will draw readers in, and the education gained will keep them invested in coming back to this book time and time again. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

About the Author

Sandy is a retired teacher venturing into the field of nonfiction to talk about a topic that’s dear to her heart. 

As she entered her early to mid 50’s she began to feel discomfort and sometimes even pain in her knees. She was alarmed by this development because as an recreational tennis player she knew if this continued and became a chronic issue it would definitely derail her participation and enjoyment in the sport. 

Secondly, she loves traveling and didn’t want anything, certainly not pain , derailing her plans.

So, she immediately began researching non-medical remedies that would help to alleviate her pain and was pleasantly surprised by her discoveries. 

It gives her pleasure to share her findings with you and hopes this book will help to alleviate your pain and bring back joy into your life.

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The Heart of Fear: A Surgeon’s Collection of Stories on Adversity, Passion and Perseverance by Alexandra Kharazi, MD Review

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Author Alexandra Kharazi, MD, shares insights into the people in high-risk careers who overcame adversity in the book “The Heart of Fear: A Surgeon’s Collection of Stories on Adversity, Passion, and Perseverance”. 

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The Synopsis

The Heart of Fear: A Surgeon’s Collection of Stories on Adversity, Passion and Perseverance is a raw and honest exploration of the internal conflicts and fears shared by professionals in distinctly different yet surprisingly comparable fields-including medicine, skydiving, and stunt driving.

Through candid interviews with people in high-stress, high-risk occupations, author Alexandra Kharazi provides insight on navigating risk in the face of fear and offers techniques on how we can ultimately transcend the limiting beliefs that hold us back from achieving our goals.

The Review

This was such an intriguing and mindful look into the tension and struggle of those in high-pressure jobs. The passion and hope that the author infuses into the themes and narrative of each story were so profound and moving, and made the book come alive on the pages. The care and compassion the author shows to bring these stories to life give a beautiful push of emotion to the stories as well.

The integration of personal storytelling through these interviews allowed the author’s message of hope and resilience to shine brightly. The impact of things like fear and doubt on a person’s mental well-being and the need to overcome that fear through determination and strength of will were greatly illustrated through each of these stories, and the quick pacing allowed readers to consume this book and the uplifting themes in each tale with ease.

The Verdict

Memorable, impactful, and engaging, author Alex Kharazi’s “The Heart of Fear” is a must-read nonfiction self-help and inspirational guide on pushing past our fears and not letting doubt cloud our minds. The impact of high-pressure jobs and the book’s emphasis on the medical career, in particular, was a refreshing change in POV, and readers would love to see the author explore more stories like this in other professions in future books. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Alexandra Kharazi, MD is a surgeon practicing in California. She has always been passionate about writing and storytelling. Her first book,  “The Heart of Fear,” started as a passion project in which she interviewed friends and colleagues about their experiences navigating high risk careers. She has a special interest in exploring the motivation and mindset of those navigating high-pressure environments. 

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