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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.

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.

Would you like to discover how to unlock your body power and seriously protect yourself from the devastating stress and anxiety effects? Inflammation is the underlying cause of most diseases and can lead to debilitating chronic pain. In many cases, it’s your body's response to stress. This practical guide will teach you how to activate the Vagus Nerve, stimulate it like a muscle and how you can send a message to your body that it’s time to relax and de-stress, which leads to long-term improvements in mood, well-being, resilience.

In November of 1970, the Finell family's lives were changed forever by a family vacation to Acapulco. Seven-year-old Stephanie fell ill soon after their return to the United States, but her mother, Karin, thinking it was an intestinal disorder, kept her home from school for a few days. She was completely unprepared when Stephanie went into violent convulsions on a Friday morning. Following a series of tests at the hospital, doctors concluded she had contracted viral equine encephalitis while in Mexico.

In March of 1994, Simon Lewis was a Hollywood man on the rise. He had started in the film industry as a lawyer and worked his way up to become a big-budget studio producer. He'd helped shepherd one of the most successful comedies in film history. He'd married the love of his life. And then one night, in a few seconds, everything changed. In Blindsight, author Chris Colin unspools the remarkable true story of a horrific accident and the life that followed it. A killer at large. Unlikely twists of fate. Miraculous medical oddities. Otherworldly perceptions.

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.

Cardiovascular health assumes a paramount and extraordinary significance in our overall well-being and the quality of our existence. The cardiovascular system, comprising the heart, blood vessels, and blood, assumes a pivotal and indispensable role in the transportation of vital oxygen, essential nutrients, and crucial hormones to every cell in our body, while simultaneously eliminating harmful waste products. Let us delve deeper into the multifaceted and compelling reasons that underscore the criticality of prioritizing cardiovascular health:

Leiden Sie unter Erschöpfung und Atemnot? Fallen Ihnen schon kleine Aktivitäten wie Zähneputzen, Duschen oder Einkaufen schwer? Die Symptome, unter denen Long-Covid-Betroffene leiden, sind größtenteils identisch mit den Symptomen des Chronischen Fatigue Syndroms (ME/CFS). Mithilfe der Pacing-Methode, einer Technik des Energiemanagements, gelingt es Betroffenen, wieder mehr Lebensqualität zu gewinnen und ihren Alltag besser zu meistern. Zusätzlich bietet das Hörbuch mentale und psychologische Strategien zur Bewältigung der Erkrankung, wie z. B. Imaginations-Übungen und Tools zur seelischen Stärkung.

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.

“Discharged from a hospital just means you’re not dead.” These words of Ralph B. Lilly, M.D., describe his early struggle to recover from a traumatic brain injury. Lilly was a forty-four-year-old practicing neurologist sitting on his motorcycle at a red light when a drunk driver rear-ended him in 1980. In the ICU, after regaining consciousness and being told what happened, he asked, “What’s a hospital? What’s a motorcycle?” This tragic experience transformed his life and his approach to his neurology practice: doctors treat those with brain injury; but loved ones heal them.

Что делать, если с ребёнком что-то не так? На какие нормы развития ориентироваться? Как выбрать безопасные товары для ухода за малышом? На эти и многие другие актуальные вопросы поможет ответить опытный специалист в области детской неврологии и мама троих детей Ольга Кельн. В этой книге она раскроет секреты спокойствия осознанных родителей и подскажет, как гармонично растить своего сына или дочку. Экспертные советы и подсказки помогут вам обрести уверенность в своих силах, меньше беспокоиться за здоровье ребёнка и не ждать момента, когда нужно бить тревогу.

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.

"Mastering Stroke Prevention: Your Ultimate Guide to Safeguarding Your Brain" is a comprehensive book that empowers listeners with essential knowledge and practical strategies to prevent strokes and safeguard their brain health. This insightful guide explores the various risk factors associated with strokes and provides valuable insights on how to mitigate them effectively.

"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.

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.

Gain control over Lyme disease and your life with this holistic, integrative approach created by renowned naturopath Julia Greenspan in Rising Above Lyme Disease.

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.