Brain Disease

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Ronald Reagan’s daughter writes with a moving openness about losing her father to Alzheimer’s disease. The simplicity with which she reveals the intensity, the rush, the flow of her feelings encompasses all the surprises and complexities that ambush us when death gradually, unstoppably invades life.

For the first time in my life, I didn't need to pretend, I didn't need to be tough: I only needed to be honest. "I have cerebral palsy. I walk funny and my balance is bad. I fall a lot. My hands shake, too. That means I'm not so good at carrying things. And if I drop stuff, sometimes it's hard to just bend down and get it." I waited anxiously for the interviewer's response. She smiled. "It sounds like a service dog could be great for you."

Imagine what it would be like to one day wake up and find that you were suddenly completely blind. This is what happened to Vanessa Potter. Her condition is unique. It has no name. Over the course of the next six months, Vanessa slowly recovered her vision. This mesmerising account tells the story of Patient H69 in her own words, based on these detailed diaries she kept during her time of blindness and through the scientific research that was to follow.

Running Away from Cancer is a symphony of inspiration, an anthem of triumph over adversity. The narrative invites listeners to embrace their challenges, to confront fear with courage, and to harness their inner strength to rewrite the narrative of their lives. As the author crosses finish lines and defies odds, he reminds us all that the human spirit is unbreakable, that adversity can be transformed into opportunity, and that within every step lies the promise of a new beginning.

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.

Neurological imbalances can show up as psychological, behavioral, and motivational problems. If we try to treat these problems at the psychological or behavioral levels, however, we can’t effectively cure them because the problems have physical causes, such as a buildup of toxicity in the brain.

This is the story of the degenerative brain disease, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), concussive and sub-concussive trauma. It is also a story of power, of science and sport, and of the bodies that society deems worth sacrificing. It is an investigation that explores the truth about concussion in sport and beyond it, from the social dynamics that send young men into violent sports, to the scientists searching for truth and the families living with consequences. This story belongs to those families.

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.

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.

Status is the continuing story of Chris, experienced academic and freelance graphic designer with Epilepsy, seeking to please his latest client, aspiring author, Nadine, and to achieve a sense of normalcy, even as he adjusts to an unconventional, seizure treatment plan. It is the story of past friend, Michael, who, with each passing day, becomes a distant memory. Meanwhile, Hank, a local church servant, helps Chris acclimate to a new community in York, Pennsylvania.

Written by a leading neuroscientist, Splitting tells the fascinating true story about headaches and the secrets they reveal about your brain and overall health. From migraines to sinus pain to tension headaches - and everything in between - Splitting separates fact from fiction, putting you in control and helping you practise habits that will protect you from headache.

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.

Aus der Ruhe lässt sich enorme Energie und Kraft schöpfen. Im alltäglichen Leben zeigt sich immer wieder, wie Ruhelosigkeit, Stress und seelische Belastungen Menschen komplett in Ihrem Tatendrang lähmen. Gleichzeitig werden viele körperliche und seelische Beschwerden wie etwa Migräne, Angstzustände, Depressionen und Probleme im Magen-Darm-Trakt durch den Sympathikus, das vegetative Nervensystem gesteuert. Um sich davon zu erholen, muss eine Aktivierung des Gegenspielers erfolgen.

Unleash your full potential and achieve success with practical insights for personal and professional growth, even if you've felt misunderstood for years. Are you searching for advice from someone inside the spectrum on building meaningful social connections and authentically advancing your career?

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.

Pro football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly and his wife, Jill, were catapulted from a seemingly fairy-tale life of celebrity into a world of private struggle and medical uncertainty. What the public didn’t know, however, was that behind the scenes lurked more than a family’s pain at the dire prognosis of their only son. Hunter’s illness exposed the troubled depths of a marriage that had long been shadowed by uncertainties of its own.

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.

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!

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.