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A practical, helpful guide on how to fight back against Alzheimer’s disease—with expert medical advice and one woman’s inspiring personal journey. Jamie Tyrone was forty-nine years old when she learned by accident through genetic testing that she had a 91% chance of getting Alzheimer's...

Donny Herbert was a hardworking Buffalo city firefighter who, in December 1995, was searching the attic of a burning house when the snow-laden roof collapsed. For six minutes he was without oxygen. A beloved husband, a father of four boys, a neighborhood fixture who was always willing to lend a...

Die Tochter einer Patientin mit progressiver supranukleärer Blickparese beschreibt den Krankheitsalltag, den fortschreitenden Verfall dieser Betroffenen. PSP ist eine Gehirnkrankheit, eine "bösartige" Unterform von Parkinson und extrem selten. Es beginnt mit Taumel, Schwindel, nachlassender Sehfähigkeit, setzt sich fort über Geh-, Kau-, Schluck- und Sprechstörungen. Es gibt keine Heilmittel und kaum Linderung.

El nervio vago y la teoría polivagal te invitan a un esclarecedor viaje por la intrincada red de nuestra neurofisiología, descubriendo el extraordinario poder del nervio vago y el potencial transformador de la teoría polivagal. Descubre un tesoro de conocimientos prácticos, técnicas de empoderamiento y explicaciones sencillas que cualquiera puede apreciar. Explora los pasos prácticos para dominar el potencial curativo innato del nervio vago y activar la Teoría Polivagal en tu propia vida para que por fin puedas vivir la vida tranquila y mentalmente estable que te mereces.

In January 2016, life took an unexpected turn for Marilyn Miller Lowry when a stroke abruptly had her asking those questions—and more. In the years since, Lowry examined her life and made dramatic changes that opened up more possibilities than she ever imagined. Grateful to be able to author A Stroke of Magic, Lowry uses her background as a counselor to share candid observations of the trauma that comes with unexpected physical disability.

Are you struggling to understand why your neurodivergent loved one thinks and acts the way they do? Does ignorance in autism leave you feeling frustrated, isolated, and unsure of how to bridge the communication gap? In a world where autism is often misunderstood, not knowing how to approach a loved one who is unaware of their condition can leave you doubting whether you can provide them with the life that they deserve.

In de fascinerende wereld van de menselijke geest nemen we je mee op een reis door de complexe lagen van intelligentie, waar we trachten de mysteriën te ontrafelen die ons denken, leren en onthouden beïnvloeden. Wat maakt iemand intelligent? Hoe meten we het? En wat onthult het over de manier waarop we leren en herinneren? Deze vragen vormen de kern van ons onderzoek, waarbij we diep in de nuances van leervermogen, IQ en het menselijk geheugen duiken.

This book reveals: #1: How the ultra affluent and elite athletes take advantage of the single most effective anti-aging discovery yet known to mankind–Stem Cells and Exosomes. #2: But this book isn't just about health; it's about rejuvenating the mind and regenerating youthful health with a sprinkle of magic.

The wide range of useful information contained in How My Brain Works can help the listener in many ways: basic understanding of this unique organ, advice for anyone concerned about the possibility of a cognitive problem, and the wisdom of the author’s experience in helping her many patients and others to keep their brains healthy and working at their highest level.

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.

In this engaging account, renowned neuroscientist Giovanni Frazzetto blends cutting-edge scientific research with personal stories to reveal how our brains generate our emotions. He demonstrates that while modern science has expanded our knowledge, investigating art, literature, and philosophy is equally crucial to unraveling the brain’s secrets. What can a brain scan, or our reaction to a Caravaggio painting, reveal about the deep seat of guilt? Can ancient remedies fight sadness more effectively than antidepressants? What can writing poetry tell us about how joy works?

Having gone from standing atop high mountain peaks to becoming a martial art and close-quarter combat specialist, and surviving 18 years of brutal special operations involvement, White Wolf's life took a turn that led him to face his most challenging adversary. His development of chronic illness sent his life tumbling headlong into an abyss where a maelstrom awaited. Invisible combatants threw his body into chaos.

After you get a bump on the head, does it feel like everything has gone wrong in your life? Do you feel like everything you do makes you worse? Are you stressed out that your doctor does not know why your headaches get worse when you play and they never go away? If the answer is yes, you are like so many of my patients, from everyday people to professional athletes, who are frustrated, fed up, and want to get answers for why they feel so bad after they get hit in the head. They are tired of going to ER or urgent care for relief.

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.

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.

Did you know that the vagus nerve in your body has a direct role in alleviating depression and stress? Explore the simple and general information on one of the most crucial nerves present inside your body. Take a deep breath and step into a world of factual knowledge gathered from the professional and personal experiences of Theodore O'Malsomighi.

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.

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.

What if your greatest challenge was actually your greatest strength? In How to Live with Dyslexia, Claire Provost, paramedic, nurse and proud dyslexic, takes you on a personal and practical journey through the ups and downs of living with dyslexia. Diagnosed at age eight, Claire knows firsthand what it means to struggle with reading, writing, and self-doubt… and what it takes to rise above. This audiobook isn’t just about coping, it’s about thriving.