Health Technology

From the discovery of the Polio vaccine to the breakthrough in mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in vaccine science. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that are science in action.

Restart: Designing a Healthy Post Pandemic Life addresses how to work through the stress of the past year, tend to our physical and mental health, and re-align our relationship with technology. Emphasis is placed on habits created during quarantine that may have an impact on mental and physical health. Tools for resolving stress, anxiety, and depression resulting from sheltering in place will be highlighted. Practical tips and tools help listeners walk through the development of norms that will help them live healthier embodied lives.

Discover the secrets to achieving restorative sleep and elevating your overall health with 'The Power of Sleep & Supplements' by Dr. Mousumi Banerjee. This comprehensive guide explores the critical relationship between restful sleep and overall well-being, offering practical strategies to enhance both. The book highlights how improving sleep quality can boost daytime alertness, productivity, and mental health while reducing stress and anxiety. With detailed chapters on establishing a consistent sleep schedule, creating a sleep-friendly environment, and incorporating relaxation techniques, ...

Through the Pacific Northwest forests and along the rugged coastal shores of California, Wolf Girl is a young environmentalist's coming-of-age story about learning, discovery, and survival. Wolf Girl takes listeners on Doniga’s journey: from the wilderness immersion school where she was taught by Indigenous elders and wildlife trackers, to hitchhiking across the Pacific Northwest, to Alaska, where she fell in love with tracking wolves. These experiences shaped and inspired Doniga to become the leader in the regenerative agricultural movement that she is today.

How many senses do you have? I bet you said five. But you’d be wrong. You have THIRTY-TWO! This SENSE-ational human body book explores the thirty-two amazingly awesome, broccoli-hating, wee-sniffing senses that help you figure out the world around you. They tell you ... How some people can SMELL sickness, When you need to do a POO, And why words CAN actually hurt you!

I wrote this book when I was still freshly wounded from a serious episode of anxiety. As the stress hormones took over me and I literally felt that I was going to die, I saw my whole life pass right in front of my eyes. For a few months, I documented in this book exactly what I saw in my near-death delirium, as I tried to make sense of how my life’s journey had brought me to a full circle moment. This book is in many ways a personal memoir. My episode with anxiety was the very catalyst that pushed me to become a writer in the first place, in my yearning to revisit not only the stressful ...

Helen Russell is an expert on the pursuit of happiness. In How to Be Sad, she combines her powerful personal story with surprising research and warm advice to reveal the secret of finding joy: allowing sadness to enrich your life and relationships. Timely and essential, this book is about how we can better look after ourselves and each other, simply by getting smarter about sadness.

In this brilliant, smart-thinking book about the power and influence of social media, Professor Sinan Aral shows how ‘hyper-socialisation’ has profoundly changed us. Why does fake news spread faster than the truth? Do products and ideas become popular because they are good or because they are rated highly online? How does influence actually work and what does it mean to be influential? Which strategies and tactics can help businesses survive and thrive in the New Social Age?

Growing up, Dr Camilla Pang loved patterns and ordering things. She was obsessed with Disney, infatuated by Stephen Hawking and the language she only really understood was science. Diagnosed with autism age eight, Camilla felt like an outsider - and kids often like nothing better than to gang up on outsiders. This is the story of how Camilla used science as her sidekick for navigating the world - allowing her to translate ideas she could understand (like gravity and light waves) onto things she couldn't (like people, how long to smile for and when someone needed a hug).

Luminous Prosperity Green: Revolutionizing Sustainable Agriculture with Artificial Intelligence. Unlock the future of farming with "AI-Powered Organic Farming," a groundbreaking guide that seamlessly blends the nurturing principles of organic agriculture with the cutting-edge capabilities of artificial intelligence. This comprehensive book is your ultimate resource for transforming traditional farming practices into a high-tech, sustainable powerhouse. Superior Accessibility: Written in clear, accessible language, this book demystifies complex AI concepts, making them understandable and ...

Inspired by the incredible human body? Take a tour with award-winning trans non-binary emergency doctor and TV presenter Dr Ronx – from spongy brains to gooey guts and everything in between.

In an epoch where humanity’s footprint on the Earth has never been more pronounced, “Surviving the Anthropocene” is an essential guide to understanding the main problems and identifying possible solutions. The Anthropocene, a term signifying the era in which human activity has become the dominant influence on climate and environment, presents unprecedented challenges. This guide distils complex subjects into actionable insights, offering a lifeline to not only survive but thrive in these challenging times. Structured in five introductory chapters, this book delves into the ...

Ängste, Depressionen und Burnout sind zu Volkskrankheiten geworden. Die Zahl der Betroffenen übersteigt die der Therapeuten bei Weitem. Was können Erkrankte tun, wenn niemand Zeit für sie hat? Nach ausgiebigen Tests und Recherchen ist Klaus Bernhardt der festen Überzeugung, dass sich künstliche Intelligenz – allen voran ChatGPT – hervorragend als erste Anlaufstation für Menschen mit psychischen Problemen eignet. Ihnen erklärt der renommierte Psychotherapeut anhand vieler Beispiele und einem großen Praxisteil, wie sie die KI richtig steuern, um passgenaue Soforthilfe zu erhalten.

How can you protect yourself against an enemy that you can't see? How can you meet the regulations of a policy you aren't aware of? If you are involved in the medical industry, you know that today's technology often complicates patient-record confidentiality. You also know that regulations meant to protect patient records, like the Health Insurance Portability and Affordability Act (HIPAA), grow more stringent on a daily basis. Yet each day, the cyberthreats that impede your ability to meet those regulatory standards increase.

Have you ever crashed your bike and torn up your knee? Or have you been hit in the face by a ball and gotten a big shiny bruise around your eye? Have any of your scabs ever oozed with gross-looking pus? Blood, bruises, and scabs are all part of your body's healing process. But sometimes you need a little extra help - from stitches, staples, or maybe even maggots and leeches! Hey, people do crazy things. Learn how your body repairs itself and what happens when something goes wrong, like getting gangrene (eew!).

From earwax and bad breath to boogers and burps, the human body is a disgusting place. Learn about your body's sticky, smelly functions that help you stay healthy.

Henry Marsh has spent a lifetime operating on the surgical frontline. There have been exhilarating highs and devastating lows, but his love for the practice of neurosurgery has never wavered. Prompted by his retirement from his full-time job in the NHS, and through his continuing work in Nepal and Ukraine, Henry has been forced to reflect more deeply about what 40 years spent handling the human brain has taught him.

Humans live longer now than they ever have in their more than three hundred thousand years of existence on earth. And most (if not all) of the advances that have permitted the human lifespan to double have happened in living memory. Extra Life looks at vaccines, seat belts, pesticides, and more, and how each of our scientific advancements have prolonged human life.

Your mouth really is filthy! It's a saliva bath for millions of tiny little creatures that share your food, chew holes in your teeth, and make your breath smell like a garbage truck. From cavities to canker sores, those little creatures can also create some repulsive problems. Learn all about saliva, plaque, and the bacteria that infest your mouth - and find out how to keep that mouth of yours healthy. With lots of disgusting facts, this audiobook tells all about the gross science behind your body's functions.

Was die Digitalisierung mit unserer Psyche macht. Die digitale Revolution durchdringt immer mehr Lebensbereiche, wir werden künftig immer mehr Zeit vor Displays verbringen und die Künstliche Intelligenz wird unser Mindset verändern. Das hat nicht nur Vorteile. In der Folge werden auch immer mehr Menschen von neuen Süchten und Neurosen betroffen sein.