Our Fragile Brains
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Our Fragile Brains
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Author : David Gareth Jones
language : en
Publisher: IVP Academic
Release Date : 1981
Our Fragile Brains written by David Gareth Jones and has been published by IVP Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Brain categories.
The Fragile Brain
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Author : Kathleen Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016-10-27
The Fragile Brain written by Kathleen Taylor and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-27 with Medical categories.
Neurodegenerative diseases, such as a stroke, Alzheimer's and dementia, are now tragically commonplace within the western world. Our brains are a strange and complex organ, and there is much to be discovered about what causes them to fail in such devastating ways. In this book Kathleen Taylor presents the ever-developing research into the cause and cure of these life-changing conditions, focusing on insights arising from the relatively new field of neuroimmunology - the increasing recognition of the important role of the immune system in the brain. Interweaving the latest scientific ideas on neurodegenerative diseases with accounts of the devastation which illnesses affecting the brain can cause to sufferers and to anyone who cares about them, The Fragile Brain is not only an important account of current research in this field, but a very personal study. As instances of dementia rise in our ageing populations, many harbour anxieties concerning the future.This book is about knowing the enemy.
The Fragile Brain
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Author : Kathleen Eleanor Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016
The Fragile Brain written by Kathleen Eleanor Taylor and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Medical categories.
In Fragile Brains Kathleen Taylor looks at the genetic and lifestyle factors currently linked to the development of dementia, focusing on important new research on how the immune system operates in the brain.
Bad Habits
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Author : Dave Rodan
language : en
Publisher: Vincent Noot
Release Date : 2019-02-08
Bad Habits written by Dave Rodan and has been published by Vincent Noot this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-08 with Self-Help categories.
A powerful book that will help you eliminate everything that enslaves you in your life. This elaborate a book clarifies the adversities of breaking bad habits, the brain science behind the dopamine-boosted sequence that makes us a slave to our desires, the best ways to face temptation, overcome annihilating habits, and become a tougher person. Learn, among others from these subtopics: Some of the most devastating addictions and the reasons to quit. Tips on breaking a habit by planning, protesting, and fighting temptation. How others broke their habits and increased in fulfillment in life. What drugs and dopamine boosts do to our fragile brains. How to stay on the right track and boost your self-confidence and sense of triumph over obstacles. How to study and view patterns of pleasure and reward in the cerebrum.
The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind
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Author : Barbara K.Lipska
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2018-04-05
The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind written by Barbara K.Lipska and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-05 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
'Completely compelling and powerful, and hard to put down.' Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, prize-winning author of Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain - Who are we if our brain fails? - How do we think? - How do we feel? - How do we move, if we move at all? - What happens when we lose our mind? When renowned neuroscientist Barbara Lipska's melanoma spread to her brain it started to play tricks on her. The expert on mental illness - a specialist in how the brain operates - experienced what it is like to go mad. Analyzing the science of the mind and the biology of the brain alongisde Dr Lipska's own extraordinary story, this is a fascinating account of what happens when the brain goes awry. 'Oliver Sacks-meets-When Breath Becomes Air ... Barbara Lipska's remarkable story illuminates the many mysteries of our fragile yet resilient brains.' Lisa Genova, bestselling author of Still Alice and Every Note Played
Dirty Tricks Of The Brain
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Author : Martin Camilleri
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2013-12-16
Dirty Tricks Of The Brain written by Martin Camilleri and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-16 with categories.
A politically incorrect journey into the workings of the brain that reveals the reason the mental health profession, religion and new age philosophies can do more harm than good. This book is written for you. It is about you. It is about every human being on this planet. This book is about your brain and the tricks it plays on you. Not cool party tricks of the Chris Angel Mind Freak variety, but rather the fundamental dirty tricks of the brain which represent the Big Bang Level. Their impact on humanity is comparable to the splitting of the atom - both wondrous and horrendous. These tricks underlie and impact all we know - everything that has been written about, claimed, or posted as truth. I am not a new age radical, or some political rat-bag out to undermine or push a political agenda. With thirty years of psychology practice under my belt, I want to expose the flaws in our current system and show how humanity has been duped by the brain. A word of warning - in this book I touch on many 'raw' or 'sacred' issues. Past and present, political, cultural, religious, ideological or social issues are challenged. You will wonder why I appear to take on the world and strip it bare. Why don't I just stick to exploring and explaining the brain? It is impossible to discuss the brain, and the tricks it plays, outside of the world it has allowed us to create. Stripping the world of its layers of man-created belief systems is essential. By getting back to basics we can expose the brain's dirty tricks and reveal a core characteristic we can tap for our benefit. This book will challenge much of what you hold dear. For some it will offend or shock. We will put many cherished beliefs under the microscope to illustrate some of the major tricks of the brain. These tricks are the root cause of man's history of violence towards his fellow man, and have resulted in us taking our fragile planet to the brink. They have kept us ignorant, caught up in the myth of mental illness, divided and dangerous. I feel very passionately that it is time for us to grow up and reject any doctrine that is a product of a brain stuck in neutral gear. Beliefs are a product of the brain. This book demonstrates how evolution has primed us to be seduced by the 'what' (belief) while remaining oblivious to the 'how' of the brain. The poor old brain itself is not only the source of all beliefs in the first place, but also engages us in all the related cognitive processes, including subscription to and appreciation of the products we create. It is hardwired to take action - often mindlessly - to act on our beliefs. Despite its role as the originator of beliefs, this aspect receives scant recognition. The ideas in this book threaten the established order of things. My intention is to help wake you from the nasty cognitive-intellectual coma which blankets humanity. Along the way we will use the demolition hammer on some old structures, including the mental health profession and religion. On the positive side, destruction often gives rise to new growth. I hope this book encourages you to examine in a new light everything you have read, been told or have been led to believe. Martin Camilleri, 20 November, 2013
Our Fragile World
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Author : Mostafa Kamal Tolba
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Our Fragile World written by Mostafa Kamal Tolba and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Economic development categories.
Our Fragile World Challenges And Opportunities For Sustainable Development Volume Ii
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Author : M. K. Tolba
language : en
Publisher: EOLSS Publications
Release Date : 2001-08-23
Our Fragile World Challenges And Opportunities For Sustainable Development Volume Ii written by M. K. Tolba and has been published by EOLSS Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-08-23 with Economic development categories.
This publication, Our Fragile World: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development presents perspectives of several important subjects that are covered in greater detail and depth in the Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS). The contributions to the two volumes provide an integrated presentation of knowledge and worldviews related to the state of: Earth's natural resources, social resources, institutional resources, and economic and financial resources. They present the vision and thinking of over 200 authors in support of efforts to solve the complex problems connected with sustainable development, and to secure perennial life support on "The Blue Planet'. These contributions are holistic, informative, forward looking, and will be of interest to a broad readership. This volume presents contributions with focus on the Economic and Institutional Dimensions of Sustainable Development in two sections: KNOWLEDGE, TECHNOLOGY, AND MANAGEMENT (Knowledge; Technology and Management ; Economics; Finance and trade). – POLICY AND INSITUTIONAL IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (Policy Issues; Institutional implications; Regional Analysis).
The Fragile Mind
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Author : Jarik E. Conrad
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2008-07-11
The Fragile Mind written by Jarik E. Conrad and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-07-11 with African Americans categories.
Race has always been an emotional and contentious subject in America. Too often, the focus has been on one extreme or the other. Dr. Conrad provides a refreshing perspective that goes beyond news program sound bites and newspaper headlines to tackle some difficult questions, such as: Why do some people born into difficult circumstances succeed in life where others fail? What are the causes of urban violence in America? What does emotional intelligence have to do with understanding and appreciating diversity? What are the most common problems with diversity initiatives in many organizations? Dr. Conrad explores these questions based on what science tells us about our brains-their tremendous potential, and their fragility. The Fragile Mind is a valuable resource for you if you are: . A business leader or supervisor seeking to maximize the talents of your employees . An elected official or government representative seeking to understand the unique needs of your constituency . A school administrator or teacher seeking to prepare tomorrow's leaders . A non-profit leader or community worker seeking to provide the appropriate help for people in need
Dementia A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Kathleen Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2020-07-23
Dementia A Very Short Introduction written by Kathleen Taylor and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-23 with Medical categories.
As more of us live longer, the fear of an old age devastated by brain diseases like dementia is growing. Many people are already facing the challenges posed by these progressive and terminal conditions, whether in person or because they are caring for loved ones. Dementia is now the fifth most common cause of death across the world. It is small wonder that understanding, preventing, and finally curing these illnesses is now a global priority. Recent advances in brain research have given scientists a better chance than ever of finding ways to help patients, carers, and clinicians dealing with dementia. Yet there is still no effective treatment. Why has progress been so slow? And what can we all do to reduce our chances of getting the disease? In this Very Short Introduction Kathleen Taylor offers a guide to the science of dementia and brain ageing. Never forgetting the human costs of brain disorders - movingly illustrated throughout the book - she also discusses their costs to society. Clearly explaining the research, she sets out the main ideas which have driven dementia science, and the new contenders hoping to make a breakthrough. Taylor also looks at risk factors, and how to lower our chances of succumbing to dementia. Assessing current and potential treatments, including both drugs and other approaches, she explains, clearly and gently, what help is available for someone who is diagnosed with dementia, and how to boost the chances of living well with the condition. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.