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In this riveting book, Dr. Sanjay Gupta - neurosurgeon, chief medical correspondent for CNN, and best-selling author- chronicles the almost unbelievable science that has made these seemingly miraculous recoveries possible. A bold new breed of doctors has achieved amazing rescues by refusing to accept that any life is irretrievably lost. Extended cardiac arrest, "brain death," not breathing for over an hour-all these conditions used to be considered inevitably fatal, but they no longer are.

Former high school teacher and New York-based comedian Mimi Hayes is a brain injury survivor. She wrote her first humorous memoir while recovering from a traumatic head injury at the age of 22. Her honest take on trauma and love followed her to the stage as a stand-up comedian, where she has performed on stages such as Denver Comedy Works, Broadway Comedy Club, Stand Up NY, Dangerfield's, and The Upright Citizen's Brigade.

An in-depth understanding of progressive brain failure, dementia symptoms, the conditions that cause dementia, what to expect, investigating behaviors, dementia care facilities, promoting a high quality of life, and determining when it's time for Hospice care.

"Wir müssen sozialem Austausch wieder mehr Raum geben. Sonst werden wir krank!" Nicole Strüber Die renommierte Neurobiologin Nicole Strüber erklärt die erstaunlichen Prozesse unseres Gehirns und verdeutlicht, warum Nähe zu anderen Menschen so wichtig ist. Denn ein geregeltes und erfülltes Miteinander nimmt immer weniger Raum in unserem Alltag ein, das wiederum gefährdet unsere körperliche und psychische Gesundheit.

As a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist, Donesa Walker shares her insight on the learning brain and how brain training makes a difference for the teen brain!

Dein Weg aus dem Schmerz. Es gibt Menschen mit Bandscheibenvorfall oder Arthrose, die schmerzfrei durchs Leben gehen, während andere lange unter starken Schmerzen leiden, ohne dass dafür eine körperliche Ursache gefunden wird. Der Grund: Schmerzen entstehen im Gehirn. Hier setzt Luise Walther, Expertin für Neurozentriertes Training, an. Schmerzgedächtnis umprogrammieren: Einfache und gezielte Bewegungsübungen für Augen, Gleichgewicht und Körperwahrnehmung. Die optimale Atmung: Mit der Kraft des Atems Schmerzen lindern.

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.

Life can feel overwhelming when you are diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, but that doesn't mean you can't maintain control over your wellness and health! The Power of Movement for Autoimmune Diseases will empower you to understand how and why exercise and movement is so important for all of us living with Autoimmune Diseases. Written by an Autoimmune Warrior this book is your tool to regaining control over your wellness through movement and helping you to live the full life you deserve!

Bernard Marks and Martha Alford met by chance. No real reason for it, just a series of fluky coincidences. The odds were long that they would hit it off. That wasn’t in the cards they’d been dealt at birth. “It’ll never last,” people whispered after they got engaged. “Poor probability of success” was the general consensus when they married. But Bernie and Martha ignored the naysayers. Gamblers in love, they rolled the dice.

Das umfassende Standardwerk zur psychischen Gesundheit und Krankheit von den Expert:innen für Psychologie, Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie - mit vielen praktischen Hilfestellungen. Seelische Krisen gehören zum Leben dazu, doch wo beginnt die Krankheit? An wen kann ich mich wenden? Und was kann ich selbst präventiv für mein seelisches Wohlbefinden tun? Beeinträchtigungen der psychischen Gesundheit sind weit verbreitet und in unserer Gesellschaft immer noch tabuisiert. Klare, sachliche Aufklärung tut Not.

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change your life instantly and leave you feeling as if you’re living with a stranger in your head. You’ve survived a cataclysmic event, but living a normal life again seems impossible. How can you thrive in your day-to-day when healing is a battle?

Oliver Sacks siempre se ha sentido atraído por las islas, esos "experimentos de la naturaleza, lugares benditos y malditos por su singularidad geográfica, que albergan formas de vida únicas". En su última obra, esta fascinación le lleva más lejos que nunca, a las remotas islas del Pacífico, donde concilia su afición a explorar el mundo real con su pasión por investigar el mundo de la mente. En esta ocasión abandona transitoriamente a los individuos y con herramientas no sólo de neurólogo sino también de antropólogo...

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.

"Embracing Parkinson's" chronicles the profound journey of acceptance and healing, highlighting the special connection between Frank Antonicelli, a poet and musician who found creative inspiration after being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at 43, and Joe Green, a movement disorder specialist renowned for his expertise in post-rehab exercise and nutrition, offering hope to countless individuals within the medical community.

To further empower women, we must also address the unique challenges faced by young girls who may experience sciatica during pregnancy. By raising awareness and providing age-appropriate information, we can equip young girls with the knowledge and tools they need to seek timely medical attention and support.

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?