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La paura è un argomento molto serio e soprattutto la paura della malattia è un vero e proprio calvario per molti di coloro che ne sono affetti. La paura, però, è anche un sentimento che ogni essere umano porta dentro di sé, che è vitale o essenziale per la sopravvivenza e che è più o meno forte in ogni persona a seconda della sua personalità. La paura guida, ispira, mobilita le proprie forze, porta al successo, ma può anche far ammalare, tanto da rendere la vita un inferno.

Annie and Rolf Lulloff were entering an exciting stage of life in 1976 when the first signs of health issues that lie ahead for Annie began to emerge. A sudden loss of sense of smell, severe anxiety attacks, vision issues, and other neurological challenges piled up, eventually culminating in a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease on New Year’s Eve, 1989. But the Lulloffs were not about to let Parkinson’s get the best of them.

Tara Sidhoo Fraser is thirty-one years old when a rare mutation in her brain causes a stroke. Awakening after surgery with no memory of her previous life, she attempts to piece it all back together through a haze of amnesia. Yet, as memories do begin to surface, they are seen through someone else's eyes—the person whose body she stole, whom she calls Ghost.

Holistic brain health exercises, from body and brain games to good brain food. Health and science writer Sondra Kornblatt, along with the numerous experts she’s interviewed in A Better Brain for Better Aging, can help you put your head on straight through healthy activities for the body and stimulating exercises for good brain health. Improving your exercise, feeding your brain, and practicing simple movements can do wonders for your mental and physical health.

La peor mentira es que te digan que debes aprender a vivir con dolor. ¿Por qué me duele la cabeza? ¿Qué me quiere comunicar ese dolor? ¿Qué puedo hacer para mejorar mi calidad de vida si sufro de cefaleas? ¿Qué tiene que ver la alimentación con todo esto? ¿Cómo puedo manejar la migraña? ¿Me voy a curar de esto algún día? La cefalea y la migraña, al igual que todas las enfermedades, tienen raíces fisiológicas y emocionales. Por eso en este libro se une el conocimiento de la biosanadora y Health Coach Carolina Novoa con la experiencia en el manejo de este tipo de dolencias del médico neurólogo Leonardo Bello.

Navigating the Complexities of Stroke provides a practical guide for the lay public and medical professionals. Dr. Louis R. Caplan, one of the world's leading experts, guides listeners through the subject in a straightforward and accessible manner. He turns to the mechanics of the stroke itself, discussing the complexities of the two major kinds and the resulting damage.

A guide to exercises for young-onset Parkinson's disease patients.

Navigating Life with Multiple Sclerosis will serve as a practical guide for meeting the challenges of this life-long disease. MS may cause a myriad of symptoms and varies greatly from person to person. The authors demystify MS and offer practical solutions and guidance based upon their extensive combined clinical and research experience. The book tackles many of the common symptoms experienced by the person with MS and looks into the future to explore where research is headed. If you are newly diagnosed or have been living with MS for years, this book is an invaluable guide.

You survived a stroke, but now you’re dealing with the painful uncertainty, anxiety, and depression left in its wake. You’re ready to take control and take back your mental health—you just need a little help. You never had this level of anxiety or depression before, but your stroke changed everything. That was my story, too. Until I reached my breaking point and had to get help.

Andrea Lytle Peet was thirty-three years old—an urban planner living in D.C., newly married, and a triathlete—when she received the death sentence of an ALS diagnosis (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease). After grappling with the fact that she will likely become paralyzed and die within two to five years, Andrea experienced an unexpected spark that changes her outlook in the most magnificent way.

Navigating Life with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis provides accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date information about the challenges patients, family members, and caregivers face when confronted by ALS, a disease that affects approximately 5,600 Americans every year, with as many as 30,000 people managing the disease at any given time. ALS is a difficult disease for the patient and is also challenging for the caregiver and family as there are many questions, issues relating to care, and problems to manage. This guide covers all aspects of managing ALS.

Navigating Life with Migraine and Other Headaches focuses on the many myths that exist around headaches and dispels common misperceptions by providing simple explanations on how headaches occur, and, most importantly, how to treat them. The authors give real, practical advice: when and how to manage your headaches, when to seek treatment, and when to be concerned.

In Navigating the Challenges of Concussion, expert clinicians and researchers in the fields of neurology and neuropsychology teamed together to provide up-to-date and evidence-based information for patients and families affected by concussion or those at increased risk of sustaining concussions.

Hör auf, den roten Faden weiterzuspinnen und fange an, dein authentisches Selbst zu leben! Ich bin Ute Keller, Hypnosetherapeutin und Coach. Seit 25 Jahren begleite ich Menschen auf Ihrem Weg zur Selbstliebe. Das volle Körbchen ist mein therapeutisches Begleitbuch und Autobiografie. Schau hinter dein erwachsenes Selbst und komme in Kontakt mit deinem inneren Kind, sprich dem Wurzelkind. Der Weg ins wahre Selbst, was hat das innere Kind damit zu tun?

Frauen leiden häufiger als Männer an Migräne, Depressionen, Schlaganfällen – und doppelt so oft an Alzheimer. Woran liegt das? Wie unterscheidet sich das weibliche vom männlichen Gehirn? Die Neurowissenschaftlerin und Ärztin Lisa Mosconi weiß, wie wenig bisher über das weibliche Gehirn geforscht wurde und welche Folgen dies für die Gesundheit von Frauen hat. In ihrem Hörbuch beschreibt sie die drastischen Unterschiede zwischen dem weiblichen und männlichem Hirnstoffwechsel, und wie wir das Gehirn schützen – durch Ernährung, Stressreduktion und besserem Schlaf.

Warum unser Gehirn so besonders und enorm leistungsfähig ist? Die Hirnforschung belegt, dass das Gehirn eine gewaltige Lernmaschine ist. Ständig speichert es Informationen. Wie ein rastloser mentaler Staubsauger saugt es Bilder, Worte, Bewegungen, Informationen auf und verwandelt einen Teil davon in das Kurzzeitgedächtnis. Nicht immer bleibt das Wichtigste im Langzeitgedächtnis abgespeichert. In jedem Fall steuert das 1,3 Kilogramm leichte Organ unsere Handlungen und Gefühle.

Stress: A Modern Stealth Killer is an introductory guide to understanding and managing stress in today's fast-paced world. The book takes a holistic approach to stress management, discussing the causes, symptoms, and effects of stress, as well as practical strategies for reducing stress and improving overall well-being.

Why do individuals smoke, drink excessively, and consume foods that are harmful to their health?How can ordinarily educated individuals come to believe in false news? Let's go back in time to Victorian England to find out.

Einfach unvergesslich: Wie lernt man eine einstündige Rede in fünf Minuten auswendig und wie merkt man sich alle Namen und Gesichter seiner Gesprächspartner? Was vielen wie Zauberei anmutet, ist für Gedächtnistrainer Markus Hofmann leicht erklärbar und mit den richtigen Methoden für jedermann erlernbar. Anschaulich beschreibt Hofmann die Funktionsweise des menschlichen Gehirns und verknüpft die neuesten Erkenntnisse der Forschung geschickt mit einem praktischen Übungsteil. So spielend haben Sie noch nie gelernt.

In Parkinson’s & Recreation, Dennis takes the listener from the devastating and dreaded moment of hearing the words, “Mr. Jernigan. You have Parkinson’s Disease,” to the instances of discovering unexpected moments of joy and peace as he came to terms with the diagnosis and symptoms he’s lived with for over four years now.