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As I’m sure you know from media reporting over recent years…diagnosis rates for dementia are rising all over the world. And so, it would seem, is fear and misunderstanding around the disease. In this heartfelt book about her family’s journey with dementia, Lisa opens our mind to the possibility of reframing a diagnosis (from an ‘absolute’ negative to a ‘potential’ positive) as she recounts the life lessons her Dad’s dementia has taught her, including those about caring for others, courage, guilt, gratitude, living for today, regret, simple pleasures and a few others.

When Deb Brandon discovered that cavernous angiomas - tangles of malformed blood vessels in her brain - were behind the terrifying symptoms she'd been experiencing, she underwent one brain surgery. And then another. And then another. And that was just the beginning. The book also includes an introduction by Connie Lee, founder and president of the Angioma Alliance. Unlike other memoirs that focus on injury crisis and acute recovery, But My Brain Had Other Ideas follows Brandon’s story all the way through to long-term recovery, revealing without sugarcoating or sentimentality Brandon’s struggles - and ultimate triumph.

'It's eerily joyful to write a foreword for Martino Sclavi's book because five years ago I accepted that he was going to die.' Russell Brand. Diagnosed with fatal brain cancer, the treatment that follows renders the writer of this extraordinary memoir unable to recognise words. This is the...

The simplest vagus nerve book you’ll ever listen to. Break Free from Anxiety. Heal Deep Trauma. Restore Lasting Energy. Enjoy Deep Sleep — in just 7 minutes a day. If your body feels stuck in stress mode — wired, exhausted, tense, and unable to rest — you’re not alone. Your nervous system is simply overwhelmed. With gentle, science-backed exercises, this book shows you how to reset it.

Multiple Sclerosis: A New Era is a practical, experience-based guide for adults living with Multiple Sclerosis. Spoken with clarity and honesty, it addresses the realities of MS fatigue, invisible symptoms, emotional shifts, work challenges, and the unpredictability of chronic illness—without sugarcoating or false reassurance.

Diese geführte Einschlafhypnose wurde entwickelt, um dich genau hier zu unterstützen: Dein System zu beruhigen, den Parasympathikus — deinen inneren Entspannungsmodus — zu aktivieren und dich sanft zurück in deine Kraft zu führen. Mit sanften Visualisierungen, beruhigenden Affirmationen, heilenden Frequenzen und einer geführten Atemreise wirst du Schritt für Schritt in einen Zustand tiefer Regeneration begleitet.

"Navigate the Parkinson's Maze: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients & Caregivers" offers an insightful and compassionate exploration of the challenges and triumphs associated with Parkinson's disease. Authored by Bruce D. Wright, PhD, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2005, this guide is grounded in personal experience and enriched by a deep understanding of the condition's medical, emotional, and practical aspects. The book begins with a personal story, drawing listeners into a journey of resilience and adaptation

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.

Looking for stories that lift your spirits instead of weighing you down? Seniors deserve stories that feel joyful, comforting, and easy to enjoy — and that’s exactly what this audiobook delivers. Large Print Uplifting Stories is a heartwarming collection of humorous and inspiring tales designed especially for older listeners. From grocery store mix-ups and holiday surprises to small-town traditions, playful pets, and even a few modern tech mishaps, each short story is crafted to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart.

Dr. Spierings is a pharmacologist, neurologist, headache and face pain specialist, and clinical trialist. He was born in Helmond, the Netherlands, in 1953. He attended the Erasmus University Faculty of Medicine in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, where he received bachelor's and master's degrees in medical sciences, a medical doctor degree, and a doctor of philosophy degree in experimental pharmacology.

Are you an autistic adult navigating the challenges of daily life, relationships, or the workplace? Thrive with Autism is the practical, empowering guide you've been waiting for. Written specifically for autistic adults, this book offers step-by-step tools to gain independence, build lasting social skills, and achieve long-term career success—even if you've struggled before. Whether you're just starting out, looking to gain confidence, or seeking to redefine your path, this guide helps you build a life that works with your brain, not against it.

Fight back against a modern culture that is rewiring our brains and damaging our health with this practical, doctor-approved plan for healing that includes a ten-day boot camp and forty delicious recipes. Contemporary life provides us with infinite opportunities, along with endless temptations...

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.

During his 30-plus years of practicing in West Texas and Minnesota, physician and neurologist Tom Hutton discovered that a doctor’s best teachers are often his patients. From these (extra)ordinary individuals, he gained a whole-hearted respect for the resourcefulness, courage, and resilience of the human spirit. Part memoir and part homage to those patients who faced major illness with grace, grit, and dignity, Carrying the Black Bag invites listeners to experience what it is like to be a doctor’s hands, eyes, and heart.

Dit boek neemt je mee op een ontdekkingsreis door het intrigerende landschap van het Aspergersyndroom, een stoornis die niet alleen uniek is in zijn kenmerken, maar ook een rijkdom aan talenten en mogelijkheden herbergt. In dit boek verkennen we niet alleen de wetenschap achter Aspergers, maar richten we ons ook op het begrip, de acceptatie, en de praktische benaderingen die kunnen bijdragen aan een vervullend leven voor mensen met het syndroom.

Autisme, een complex spectrum van neurologische variaties, heeft de mensheid eeuwenlang gefascineerd en uitgedaagd. In de afgelopen decennia is het bewustzijn rond autisme exponentieel gegroeid, maar toch blijft het een mysterieus en soms miskend aspect van het menselijk bestaan.

Trauma, anxiety, chronic illness, and mental stress plague countless individuals, hindering their well-being and quality of life. The root causes of these challenges lie within the intricate workings of our vagus nerve. It’s time to shed some light on how you can harness its power and say goodbye to mental stressors forever!Through a blend of scientific explanations and practical applications, The Polyvagal Theory equips listeners with a deep understanding of the foundations that shape our interactions with others, the way we perceive and respond to emotions, and how we regulate what we feel.