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Ronald Reagan’s daughter writes with a moving openness about losing her father to Alzheimer’s disease. The simplicity with which she reveals the intensity, the rush, the flow of her feelings encompasses all the surprises and complexities that ambush us when death gradually, unstoppably...

Renowned regenerative and restorative sports-medicine doctor Guarav Goswami, MD, provides advanced, minimally invasive (non-surgical) treatments to help his patients get back to peak performance levels - no matter their age. Harnessing the transformative power of stem cells is central to his expertise. In fact, stem cell therapy is proven to be effective in the treatment of many common conditions from arthritis and back pain to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and cancer. This book is an accessible and informative introduction to the amazing powers of stem cell therapy.

Surviving Lasts a Lifetime: A Parent's Journey Through Medical Trauma details the journey of a young mother who survives a near death experience against all odds. It chronicles the survival, recovery, and the difficult task of moving on, and integrating a new normal. Astrid wrote letters as a "guide to life" for her children in case she would not live to teach them to her own children, as the trauma brought into sharp focus life's great questions about love, family, and purpose.

A "powerful and indispensable" look at the devastating consequences of environmental racism (Gerald Markowitz) -- and what we can do to remedy its toxic effects on marginalized communities. Did you know... Middle-class African American households with incomes between $50,000 and $60,000 live in...

There are nearly 1,000,000 Americans living with MS, but their personal stories are rarely told. Resilience in the Face of Multiple Sclerosis is a narrative non-fiction book about incredible people who suffer from MS, and I seek to share the wisdom implicit in their lives and achievements. My five subjects include a neurologist, a psychiatrist, a political activist, a young blind man, and a woman with advanced multiple sclerosis, all who live productive and fulfilling lives despite significant adversity.

The Thinking Moms’ Revolution (TMR) is a group of 23 moms (and one awesome dad) from Montana to Malaysia who all have children with developmental disabilities. Initially collaborating online about therapies, biomedical intervention, alternative medicine, special diets, and doctors on the cutting edge of treatment approaches to an array of chronic and developmental disabilities, such as autism, sensory processing disorders, food allergies, ADHD, asthma, and seizures, they've come together into something far more substantial.

In Liberation of Being: Allowing Terminal Illness to Teach Us How to Live, Dr. Dylan Shanahan invites listeners into a journey of profound resilience and philosophical exploration. Diagnosed with ALS in the prime of his life, Dylan confronts the relentless progression of the disease with courage and introspection. Formerly a vibrant athlete and dedicated scholar, Dylan's life takes an unexpected turn as he adapts to a body that steadily declines.

Este no es un manual ni otra aburrida lectura sobre diversidad, equidad e inclusión, como las charlas (casi sermones) de sensibilización que dan las empresas. NO vas a encontrar historias de superación ni condescendencia, pero sí muchas anécdotas de la vida real. Aquí NO vas a recibir regaños ni juicios por los discursos que te tocó aprender en la escuela, en la tele o en casa por el simple hecho de nacer en una determinada época.

Dr. Larry Komer and Joan Chandler Komer offer new hope to those with brain injuries. Millions of people of all ages experience concussions. Many others have a more serious event known as a traumatic brain injury. Battlefield injuries often include concussions or a TBI. These brain injuries can lead to a complex condition known as PTSD that can alter a person’s life, family, and community. PTSD is a serious condition that is often difficult to treat.

Hersenwetenschapper Eveline Crone is gefascineerd door de hersenen. Niet alleen om wat ze allemaal kunnen (gigantisch veel!), maar ook omdat werkelijk elk brein uniek is. Je hersenen worden immers gevormd door alle ervaringen die je tijdens je leven opdoet. In Een dag in ons brein kijken we 24 uur mee in de hoofden van de bewoners van de Bolstraat. Ze dealen met onzekerheden, afwijzing, ouder worden, puberen, piekeren en het voortdurende multitasken. Maar ze genieten ook van vriendschappen, verliefd zijn, samenwerken, lekker eten en avonturen.

إن العمليات البيولوجية التي تحدث في المخ وتسهم في خبراتنا وسلوكياتنا اليومية يمكن ملاحظتها وتقييمها والاستفادة منها باستخدام مجموعة متنوعة من الأساليب العلمية الحديثة. ففي أيامنا هذه، نستطيع مراقبة المخ وهو يعالج المعلومات في الوقت الفعلي لذلك، باستخدام تقنيات مسح الدماغ مثل تقنية التصوير بالرنين المغناطيسي الوظيفي، ولا تكون الحال هكذا دائمًا، فالدراسة البيولوجية للمخ لا تمثل سوى جانب واحد فقط من دراسة علم النفس.

Dizziness When Lying Down — What It Means and What You Should Do is your essential guide to understanding and overcoming one of the most unsettling health challenges: dizziness and vertigo triggered when you lie down. Have you ever rested your head on the pillow, only to feel the room spin? Or rolled over in bed and been hit with a wave of nausea and disorientation? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to live this way.

The Ultimate Therapist-Approved Guide to Thriving with Adult Autism – Finally, a Book That Gets You.

“ The Dizziness Relief Handbook” offers a detailed guide to understanding and managing various types of dizziness, vertigo, and balance issues. It will help you identify the cause of your dizziness, distinguish between different conditions, recognize serious symptoms, and provide practical techniques, including natural remedies and therapies, to regain stability and peace of mind. It is the second book in the “Overcoming Dizziness” series and builds upon foundational knowledge of dizziness.

This memoir will resonate with listeners of inspirational nonfiction, women’s memoirs, and books on resilience, faith, leadership, and perseverance. Whether you’re navigating your own storm or hoping strength can be born from struggle, Christina’s story reminds us that courage and authenticity are choices we can make—every single day.

Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome provides an overview and evidence-based guidance on a condition that afflicts millions of people around the world and their loved ones.

Essential listening for caregivers, advocates, friends, and family—this inspiring book offers hope and guidance for anyone, of any age, diagnosed with Parkinson’s. A Parkinson’s diagnosis can feel like a bombshell, but it doesn’t have to define your life. When serial entrepreneur and lifelong optimist Blake Bookstaff was diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) at 47, he initially tried to ignore the news, spiraling into heartbreak and despair. Years later, Blake’s outlook has transformed.

This user-friendly guide provides precise, practical tools to help you Manage Anxiety and Nervous System Dysregulation without feeling overwhelmed. It offers simple, Easy-to-Understand solutions with relatable real-life stories as it guides you to balance your Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems to restore Gut-Brain Health.

If you or someone you love is navigating life with Multiple Sclerosis, this audiobook is here to guide, uplift, and empower you. “Navigating Life with Multiple Sclerosis Through the Power of Nutrition” offers more than dietary tips—it’s a compassionate, practical companion for living well with MS. Grounded in science and enriched with real-life insight, this guide reveals how food can be a powerful tool in managing symptoms and improving quality of life.

Neuroscience reveals that happiness is not just a fleeting emotion, but a measurable brain state grounded in the brain’s reward system and shaped by its social, cognitive, and aversive networks. Complementing these insights, psychology helps us understand which life goals are worth pursuing, which social connections most enrich our well-being, which self-help practices foster a positive mindset, and how to effectively manage the key obstacles to sustained happiness—stress, fear, and depression.