Lifestyle diseases are the scourge of the modern Western world‎.‎ Smoking‎,‎ eating badly‎,‎ not exercising‎,‎ excessive drinking‎:‎ these are but a few of the major challenges facing the NHS‎.‎ People understand why these habits are bad for them‎,‎ and most people understand how to tackle them ‎-‎- so why is it that so many people don‎'‎t have a healthy lifestyle‎?‎ And‎,‎ more importantly‎,‎ how can we change this‎?‎ This book is designed for healthcare professionals of all types‎,‎ at any stage in their career‎.‎ It addresses the role psychology can play in reversing poor lifestyles‎,‎ putting theory into practice in the most effective and simple ways‎.‎ Including case studies‎,‎ evidence based practical suggestions and key points‎,‎ the text will provide an invaluable resource for all of those involved in lifestyle change‎.‎ "As a nursing student this book has proved invaluable in understanding the theory of health promotion‎,‎ whilst providing practical ways in which both nurses and other healthcare professionals can apply this theory in practice‎.‎" Natalie Liddle‎,‎ nursing student‎,‎ Lincoln University "Easy to read and well presented key topics in promoting healthy behaviour‎.‎ The topical discussions will undoubtedly engage student nurses‎.‎" Susan Thomas‎,‎ Faculty of Health‎,‎ John Moores University