Health Bestsellers

HARDCOVER

1 “Body for Life: 12 Weeks to Mental and Physical Strength,” by Bill Phillips and Michael D’Orso (HarperCollins, $25)

2 “The Wisdom of Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing During the Change,” by Christiane Northrup (Bantam, $27.95)

3 “Relationship Rescue: A Seven-Step Strategy for Reconnecting With Your Partner,” by Phillip C. McGraw (Hyperion, $22.95)

4 “Dr. Shapiro’s Picture Perfect Weight Loss: The Visual Program for Permanent Weight Loss,” by Howard M. Shapiro (Rodale, $29.95)

5 “Sugar Busters!: Cut Sugar to Trim Fat,” by H. Leighton Steward, Morrison Bethea, Sam Andrews, Ralph Brennan and Luis Balart (Ballantine, $22)

PAPERBACK

1 “Life Strategies: Doing What Works, Doing What Matters,” by Phillip C. McGraw (Hyperion, $11.95)

2 “Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution,” by Robert C. Atkins (Avon, $6.50)

3 “What to Expect When You’re Expecting,” by Arlene Eisenberg, Sandee E. Hathaway and Heidi E. Murkoff (Workman Publishing, $10.95)

4 “The Pilates Body: The Ultimate At-Home Guide to Strengthening, Lengthening, and Toning Your Body--Without Machines,” by Brooke Siler (Broadway, $18)

5 “Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book,” by Susan Love (Perseus Publishing, $20)

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Rankings are based on Times poll of Southland bookstores.