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Despite the incredible strain of all these challenges, Mindy manages them with amazing tenderness, persistence, and love. Far from a depressing story of misfortune, Last Nerve is as uplifting and witty as it is raw and real. It’s a testament to hope, the endurance of family, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Underneath the dirty lights of the wrestling ring, lies a world far from the glitz and glamour seen by the audience. It's a world of scraped elbows from bloody canvas's long drives in beaten-up cars, and paychecks that barely cover gas money. A world where "enhancement talents" exist-not to win but also not to lose, but to be spectacular at the cost of their own bodies.

With advances in neuroscience, many Christians are confused about what the soul is and its role in human flourishing. This confusion is rapidly increasing through the writings of “neurotheologians” such as Curt Thompson and Jim Wilder, who imply our brains are ultimately the cause of our thoughts, beliefs, desires, choices, and very identity.

It’s hard to know what’s meant to be healthy. If you read the news, you’ll see headlines praising a food one day, and then condemning it the next. You’ll see people selling you miracle cures for conditions that they’ve invented. You’ll realize that powerful industries control the information that’s given the most airtime, and that ultimately, you’re better off trying to find out the truth for yourself.

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.

A hopeful look at coping with the ravages of serious chronic illness by an accomplished journalist, a contributing columnist for the New York Times, and former senior producer of the CBS Evening News Richard Cohen, a veteran journalist, has lived with multiple sclerosis for 30 years. Diagnosed...

No matter how simple it may be, solving mathematical equations can be a challenge for quite a number of persons Through his book titled Secret of Mental Math Arithmetic: 70 Secrets to Super Speed Calculation Amazing Math Tricks, Jason Scotts seeks to provide the solution to those mathematical problems.

Peter Bandettini covers the essentials of fMRI, providing insight and perspective from his nearly three decades of research. He describes other brain imaging and assessment methods; the sources of fMRI contrasts; the basic methodology, from hardware to pulse sequences; brain activation experiment design strategies; and data and image processing. A unique, stand-alone chapter addresses major controversies in the field, outlining 26 challenges that have helped shape fMRI research.

Ob wir nachts träumen, morgens Sport treiben, uns bei der Arbeit konzentrieren wollen oder spätabends das berühmte »Bier zu viel« trinken – unser Gehirn ist rund um die Uhr im Einsatz. Es sorgt wesentlich für unser Wohlbefinden – wenn nichts schiefläuft. Bent Freiwald schildert, was es alles leistet, und liefert überraschende Erkenntnisse, die uns helfen, unseren Alltag besser zu meistern. Anhand eines völlig normalen Tages erklärt der Gehirnexperte und Wissenschaftsjournalist Bent Freiwald, was das menschliche Gehirn jeden Tag Erstaunliches vollbringt.

Navigating Life with Dementia thoroughly covers the complexities of the dementias, the establishment of a diagnosis, what to expect throughout the stages of disease, and how to best anticipate and manage common problems.

Jan Heemskerk heeft de afgelopen jaren alles gedaan wat binnen zijn macht ligt om sterker en gezonder te worden dan hij ooit is geweest, zowel geestelijk als fysiek. Ondanks de schok van de diagnose besloot Jan het beste van de situatie te maken. Met zijn kenmerkende humor schreef hij een praktisch en inspirerend boek, boordevol inzichten over parkinson, van herkenning tot aanpak.

El nervio vago es fundamental para nuestra salud, ya que coordina funciones críticas, como los latidos que necesitamos para hacer ejercicio o descansar, o el equilibrio entre el apetito y la digestión, al enviar miles de señales eléctricas cada segundo entre el cerebro y los órganos más importantes. Sin embargo, su estudio se eludió durante siglos de investigación científica. Ahora, el neurocirujano Kevin J. Tracey ha descubierto su poder para reducir inflamaciones, equilibrar el sistema inmunitario, tratar enfermedades crónicas y mantener nuestro organismo en armonía.

The understanding of ADHD has been evolving: Once seen as a problem of "bad kids with bad parents," today people of all ages and from all walks of life are diagnosed with ADHD. With effective treatment, people with ADHD can have amazing career trajectories and make highly original and valuable contributions to society. But what does it mean to have ADHD? The recognition of ADHD has been increasing steadily, and the American Academy of Neurology is proud to shed light on this topic and bring greater understanding to all involved.

Autismus ist in aller Munde. Allein in Deutschland leben ca. 800.000 autistische Menschen. Dennoch mangelt es an Unterstützung, Hilfsmitteln, adäquaten Lebens-, Wohn- und Arbeitsbedingungen. Vor allem aber fehlt die Akzeptanz für das Anderssein. Dieses Buch ist sowohl für Eltern und Angehörige autistischer Menschen als auch für heilpädagogische und pädagogische Fachkräfte, Therapeut: innen, Schulbegleiter: innen, Betreuer: innen und alle Menschen interessant und hilfreich, die autistischen Menschen in ihrem Lebens- und Arbeitsalltag unterstützend zur Seite stehen wollen.

The purpose of this book is to demystify headache surgery and explain why it works so effectively. I want you to understand what is causing your pain and how and why this procedure works. By understanding this procedure, you can make an empowered and informed decision about whether it might be the right path for you. While peripheral nerve decompression surgery may not be suitable for everyone, it has brought substantial relief to countless people suffering from migraines, tension headaches, occipital neuralgia, and more.

Crucible of the Incurable concerns how people face life with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Anthony Stavrianakis spent a year in clinics and with people living with the illness in the United States. He examines the multiple meanings of care in a context of a chronic, degenerative, one-hundred percent fatal, neuromuscular illness, whose most common duration is between two and five years. How do people diagnosed with ALS continue to "live as well as possible, for as long as possible" in accordance with the normative work at the heart of outpatient ALS care?

An extraordinary journey into the mind, around the world, and back to happiness. 49, divorced, with two grown-up children, Ann Amann believes her days of...

In the first edition of Beating the Dementia Monster, Dave gave an account of the early but remarkable improvements he was experiencing in his cognition. In this updated and significantly expanded edition, he is joined by Dr. Vaishali S. Phatak, Associate Professor of Neuropsychology at the University of Nebraska Medical School. Dr. Phatak provides additional insight on Dave's experience and on the science of neuropsychology.

Feeling foggy, forgetful, or mentally drained? You’re not alone. As life’s demands pile up, staying sharp can feel like an uphill battle. But what if reclaiming your focus and memory didn’t require drastic changes—just simple, sustainable shifts? The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Brain Nutrition and Beyond: Eliminate Brain Fog, Elevate Focus, Sharpen Memory, and Prevent Cognitive Decline with Minimal Lifestyle Tweaks is your step-by-step guide to boosting cognitive health effortlessly.