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100 Biohacks for Optimal Health and Wellness is a comprehensive guide that delves into the transformative world of biohacking. This book offers readers an insightful journey through various strategies and techniques to enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being. From simple lifestyle adjustments like diet and exercise to advanced technological interventions such as genetic editing and neurofeedback, the book explores a wide range of methods for personal health optimization. Each chapter provides an in-depth look at different biohacking approaches, including their scientific ...

In Transcend, famed futurist Ray Kurzweil and his coauthor, Terry Grossman, MD, present a cutting-edge, accessible program based on the vanguard in nutrition and science. They've distilled thousands of scientific studies to make the case that new developments in medicine and technology will allow us to radically extend our life expectancies and slow the aging process.

In this highly informative and entertaining book, the founder of the vibrant new field of evolutionary consumption illuminates the relevance of our biological heritage to our daily lives as consumers. While culture is important, the author shows that innate evolutionary forces deeply influence the foods we eat, the gifts we offer, the cosmetics and clothing styles we choose to make ourselves more attractive to potential mates, and even the cultural products that stimulate our imaginations (such as art, music, and religion).

Any conversation about effective teaching must begin with a consideration of how students learn. However, instructors may find a gap between resources that focus on the technical research on learning and those that provide practical classroom strategies. How Learning Works provides the bridge for such a gap. Distilling the research literature and translating the scientific approach into language relevant to a college or university teacher, this book introduces seven general principles of how students learn.

The story of Dr. Mary T. Newport's discovery and use of medium-chain fatty acids, which act like alternative fuel in the Alzheimer's brain, to aid her beloved husband, Steve, created such a stir when the first edition was published in 2011 that a second edition was needed to reflect the most recent developments. Dr. Newport brings the story of Steve's progress up to date and details the most recent research on a variety of topics, including possible causes of Alzheimer's and how infection, inflammation, and genetic makeup may affect an individual's response to fatty acid therapy.

The Fertility Diet reveals startling new research from the landmark Nurses' Health Study, which shows that the food you eat can boost your fertility. The Nurses' Health Study exhaustively examined the effects of diet and other lifestyle changes on fertility among nearly 20,000 female nurses. Two of the study's lead researchers translate its groundbreaking findings into changes you can put into practice today. This book prescribes 10 simple changes in diet and activity that can increase your chances of getting pregnant.

What have scientists learned about the causes of autism spectrum disorder? Why do different kids have such different symptoms, and what are the best ways to deal with them? Will there ever be a cure? From leading autism researchers, this accessible guide helps you put the latest advances to work for your unique child. Separating fact from fiction about causes, treatments, and prevention, the book guides you to make lifestyle choices that support the developing brain.

In Body By Science, bodybuilding powerhouse John Little teams up with fitness medicine expert Dr. Doug McGuff to present a scientifically proven formula for maximizing muscle development in just twelve minutes a week. Backed by rigorous research, the authors prescribe a weekly high-intensity program for increasing strength, revving metabolism, and building muscle for a total fitness experience.

While on a research trip in Peru, science journalist Alice Robb became hooked on lucid dreaming - the uncanny phenomenon in which a sleeping person can realize that they're dreaming and even control the dreamed experience. Finding these forays both puzzling and exhilarating, Robb dug deeper into the science of dreams at an extremely opportune moment: just as researchers began to understand why dreams exist. They aren't just random events; they have clear purposes. They help us learn and even overcome psychic trauma.

The Bodybuilder’s Guide to Total Wellness redefines the path to lasting success in physique sports by moving beyond muscle and mirror obsession. This comprehensive manual integrates mental resilience, physical durability, and emotional intelligence into a unified framework designed for serious bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts who demand more than fleeting gains. With decades of expertise distilled into thirty meticulously crafted chapters, this book exposes the hidden pitfalls of bodybuilding culture—disordered eating, identity loss, burnout, and toxic perfectionism—while offering...

In Incurable Me, a maverick physician brings transparency to some of medicine's most closely guarded secrets. As he establishes a link between commerce and medical research, K. P. Stoller also explains how to treat some of the most worrisome diseases and conditions afflicting humans today - including Lyme disease, brain trauma, dementia, and autism.

The 12-3-30 Workout Explained is an illuminating and comprehensive exploration of the fitness phenomenon that has captured the attention of millions worldwide. Originating from a simple yet effective routine introduced by Lauren Giraldo, this workout comprises walking on a treadmill at a 12% incline, 3 mph speed, for 30 minutes, and has been heralded for its accessibility and transformative effects on health and fitness. Structured to cater to both beginners and seasoned fitness enthusiasts, the guide breaks down the workout's components, offering a scientific examination of its benefits, ...

Enlightenment!—You may spend your whole life seeking it, but never find it. You may never search for it or even know that it’s possible, but reach it by accident. And you may live out your life ignorant of its existence, and die having never discovered your highest potential for happiness, self-mastery, and creative brilliance. The enlightened psychologist Abraham Maslow was the first to scientifically describe the fully enlightened person—which he called the “self-actualizing person.” Building on Maslow’s work through careful biographical study of the lives of self-actualizing ...

The author of the legendary best seller Influence, social psychologist Robert Cialdini, shines a light on effective persuasion and reveals that the secret doesn't lie in the message itself but in the key moment before that message is delivered.

The Inflammation Spectrum is about learning to love your body enough to nourish it with delicious, healing foods. Its insightful quizzes and empowering advice will put you on a path toward food freedom and overall healing.

Transform your life or the life of someone you love with Life Force - the newest breakthroughs in health technology to help maximize your energy and strength, prevent disease, and extend your health span - from Tony Robbins, author of the number one New York Times best seller Money: Master the Game.

Discipline alone isn’t enough. It burns hot, then burns out. What you need is a system that functions under pressure, fatigue, and failure—because motivation disappears long before your goals do. This is a no-fluff, zero-hype guide to making high-intensity training sustainable. Built around the proven framework of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), this book delivers obsessively practical tools for athletes, bodybuilders, and coaches who demand more than clichés and cheerleading. You’ll learn how to navigate performance anxiety, emotional rigidity, binge-restrict cycles, and post-...

No one wants to overeat. And certainly no one wants to overeat for years, become overweight, and end up with a high risk of diabetes or heart disease--yet two thirds of Americans do precisely that. Even though we know better, we often eat too much. Why does our behavior betray our own intentions to be lean and healthy? The problem, argues obesity and neuroscience researcher Stephan J. Guyenet, is not necessarily a lack of willpower or an incorrect understanding of what to eat.

In In Search of the Creation Formula, Nathan B. Jensen offers a deeply personal yet universally applicable guide to transforming your life, one powerful choice at a time. Combining the latest neuroscience research, personal development strategies, and hard-earned wisdom from life's most challenging moments, this book delivers a clear and actionable three-phase approach to rapid transformation. Through stories of tragedy and triumph, Nathan takes you through his journey of overcoming unimaginable loss, grief, and hardship, revealing how you can reclaim your life from negative patterns and ...

A cutting-edge guide to the psychology and neuroscience of spiritual experiences.