It's Not Your Age

Tired? Brain fog? Low on energy? Not feeling like yourself? You’ve probably been told ‘It’s just your age!’

What if it isn’t?

Too many women reach midlife knowing that something has changed, only to be told that it’s ‘simply part of getting older’. But leading longevity and hormone expert Dr Bains wants you to know that whilst getting older is inevitable, feeling less like yourself doesn’t have to be.

In It’s Not Your Age, Dr Bains will help you understand what your body is telling you, how your hormones can affect everything from energy and mood to metabolism and sleep, and what you can do to take back control of your health.

Through focussing on the key pillars of longevity, you will learn the simple, practical changes that can make a lasting difference, including:
  • supporting your health through nutrition and movement
  • uncovering your nervous system’s longevity secrets
  • understanding and balancing your hormones
  • the benefits of joy and connection.
It’s time to trust your body. Understand what it needs. And discover just how much you can do to feel better now – and thrive for years to come.

© Harpal Bains 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

About Harpal Bains

Dr Harpal Bains is a leading expert in bioidentical hormones, functional medicine, environmental medicine, and longevity medicine, with over 29 years of medical experience, including the past 15 years specialising in this field. Her medical journey began in the NHS, where she completed her surgical rotation before transitioning into functional and longevity medicine.


Dr Bains is the founder of Harpal Clinic, one of the UK’s leading private practices focused on hormone optimisation, functional medicine, and longevity, where she trains and mentors doctors to deliver exceptional, patient-centred care, while also sharing her expertise through public speaking, mentoring, training, and writing. Her clinical expertise in longevity medicine has been featured in publications including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Men’s Health, The Telegraph, The Sunday Times, Women’s Fitness, and GQ. This is her first book and a natural extension of her work: clear, practical, real-world medicine designed to help people feel better, live longer, and take ownership of their health – one sustainable step at a time.
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  • Imprint: Penguin
  • ISBN: 9781405994163
  • Price: £14.00
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