Brain Disease

A glimmer of hope has emerged in the fight against Alzheimer's, and it comes from an unexpected source: Viagra. The iconic blue pill, primarily known for treating erectile dysfunction, might also hold the key to protecting our cognitive abilities. A recent study conducted in the UK revealed a fascinating link between Viagra and a reduced risk of Alzheimer's. Men who used erectile dysfunction drugs, like Viagra's generic form sildenafil, exhibited an 18% lower chance of developing the neurodegenerative disease, compared to those who didn't. The protective effect was even more pronounced ...

Essential listening for caregivers, advocates, friends, and family—this inspiring book offers hope and guidance for anyone, of any age, diagnosed with Parkinson’s. A Parkinson’s diagnosis can feel like a bombshell, but it doesn’t have to define your life. When serial entrepreneur and lifelong optimist Blake Bookstaff was diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) at 47, he initially tried to ignore the news, spiraling into heartbreak and despair. Years later, Blake’s outlook has transformed.

Rebooting My Brain is the true story of what happens when you get yanked out of your life by a crisis and have to get back on the ride all over again. With refreshing candor, Maria Ross shares how the relentless pace of her life came to a screeching halt when an undetected brain aneurysm ruptured and nearly killed her. Along her stubborn road back to health, her resulting cognitive and emotional challenges forced her sometimes kicking and screaming to reframe her life, her work and her identity.

Some estimates by medical research groups state that up to 20 million Americans suffer from some form of peripheral neuropathy (PN) and this number is much higher when worldwide statistics are considered. A major reason for the rise in incidence for these conditions of damage to the nerves in the body that results in pain and dysfunction in them is the increase in cases of diabetes and pre-diabetic syndromes.

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?

Living a brain-healthy life is not just to reduce the risk of dementia and other serious health issues but also to improve the quality of your life and brain performance now. Investing in brain health will cost you nothing but time and effort - and the brain-healthy recommendations in this book can all be followed for free! Brain health expert Dr. Sabina Brennan's steps are simple to follow and within your control so can be integrated into daily life with ease over the course of 100 days.

Reclaim Your Mind in 30 Days! Reverse Brain Age, Sharpen Your Memory, and Keep Your Brain Resilient with Fasting—Even if You’ve Never Tried It Before! Are you tired of feeling foggy and forgetful? Do you worry about developing Alzheimer's or dementia? What if you could boost your brainpower and protect your cognitive health in just weeks without restrictive diets or complicated routines? In the hustle and bustle of modern life, our brains can easily become overwhelmed. Anxiety, depression, memory loss, and brain fog are becoming all too common, robbing us of our vitality and joy. You ...

In this deeply moving and resourceful memoir, beloved actor-director and New York Times best-selling author Joe Pantoliano takes aim at the stigma attached to what he calls “brain dis-ease” by writing candidly and humorously about his own journey through clinical depression and addiction.

Two doctors on the cutting edge of Parkinson’s research detail the steps necessary to prevent, slow, and treat this debilitating condition. They show listeners how to prevent the disease through the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the lifestyles we live. They introduce the “Parkinson’s 25,” the most detailed checklist ever created to allow anyone to lower their risk of Parkinson’s. They interview the world’s top scientists, clinicians, and thought leaders in the Parkinson’s field to offer a detailed plan for treatment.

The Woman Who Couldn't Wake Up tells Anna's story-and the broader story of her diagnosis, idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), a shadowy sibling of narcolepsy that has emerged as a focus of sleep research and patient advocacy. Quinn Eastman explores the science around sleepiness, recounting how researchers have been searching for more than a century for the substances that tip the brain into slumber.

As a psychologist specialising in court assessments, David Roland often saw the toughest, most heartbreaking cases. The emotional trauma had begun to take its toll - and then the global financial crisis hit, leaving his family facing financial ruin. So when he found himself in a local emergency ward with little idea of where he was or how he got there, doctors wondered if he had had a nervous breakdown - if the strain of treating individuals with mental-health problems had become too much.

NLP training, narcolepsy, acupuncture, and Alzheimer's. These four words represent two diseases and two cures. For most people, they have a either a non-existent, limited, or warped understanding of these terms. This audiobook aims to change that. The information in this audiobook is valuable, possibly vital for some. So, start learning now how to improve your health and help those people in your life that are suffering from Alzheimer’s and narcolepsy.

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.

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...

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.

This audiobook covers several topics including neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), narcolepsy, acupuncture, and Alzheimer's disease. This includes information on signs, symptoms, treatment options, and practical advice. By the time you finish listening to the book, you'll gain sufficient knowledge on all these topics.

Feeling great, looking great, loving life, and even having great sex all depend on having a healthy brain. Keto Smart! will teach you how to create a better functioning brain and superior health outcomes for the rest of your life. Keto Smart! is packed with secrets to improve your memory and thinking with simple instructions that you can easily follow. Learn how to radically improve the health of your brain so that you can enjoy life to the max at any age.

Unlock Radiant Health with Red Light Therapy! What if you could heal, rejuvenate, and optimize your health—without toxic drugs or side effects? Red Light Therapy Revolution by George Masterson is your ultimate guide to this cutting-edge technology that’s transforming lives. Backed by groundbreaking science and real success stories, this book reveals how red and near-infrared light can supercharge your body and mind, all from the comfort of home. Discover How Red Light Therapy Can: ~ Smooth wrinkles, clear acne, and restore youthful skin.~ Boost brain function, memory, and mental clarity.

Barbara Anderson narrates with brutal honesty the day-to-day experience of having a child with disabilities: the challenges inside and outside the home, health and life complications, the shifting priorities, the daily Mt. Everest-sized struggle of having a child with an—until now—irreversible diagnosis such as infantile cerebral palsy.

Unlock the secrets of the gut-brain connection and revolutionize your health with "Minds & Meals Connected". Grasp the powerful knowledge that links what you eat with how you think, feel, and live. This enlightening eBook delves into the intricate world of the gut-brain axis, laying bare the scientific truths about how your digestive health is inextricably tied to your mental wellbeing. Journey through the essentials of the Paleo Diet, uncovering its principles and the nourishment it promises for both body and brain. Engage in a thought-provoking exploration that debunks myths and ...