Insight Brain

Why are certain women able to stay thin and never, ever diet? What is different between these naturally thin women and those that can only struggle to thinness through obsessive diet-like behaviors? The book explains the significant body of science which finally reveals the differences between the brains of thin and overweight women. It details the alterations in the brain that occur from years of overeating and dieting - and how to reverse them.

The New York Times best-selling author of My Stroke of Insight blends neuroanatomy with psychology to show how we can short-circuit emotional reactivity and find our way to peace. For half a century we have been trained to believe that our right brain hemisphere is our emotional brain, while our...

The astonishing New York Times bestseller that chronicles how a brain scientist's own stroke led to enlightenment. On December 10, 1996, Jill Bolte Taylor, a thirty-seven-year-old Harvard-trained brain scientist experienced a massive stroke in the left hemisphere of her brain. As she observed...

WHAT IF THE PEACE YOU'VE BEEN CHASING IN MEDITATION COULD BE REACHED IN MINUTES INSTEAD OF YEARS? You've tried to quiet your mind, yet the calm never lasts. It's not your fault. Without the right doorway, deep relaxation and lasting transformation remain just out of reach. Theta Waves Meditation...

A brilliant book by Nobel Prize winner Eric R. Kandel, The Age of Insight takes us to Vienna 1900, where leaders in science, medicine, and art began a revolution that changed forever how we think about the human mind - our conscious and unconscious thoughts and emotions - and how mind and brain relate to art.

The human brain shapes every thought, emotion, memory, and behavior. When neurological illness or injury disrupts these functions, understanding the connection between the brain and behavior becomes essential for effective assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Clinical Neuropsychology: Understanding Brain-Behavior Relationships offers a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of one of the most important fields in modern neuroscience and psychology. Written for students, clinicians, researchers, counselors, rehabilitation professionals, and anyone interested in cognitive ...

Lifelong meditation teacher Eric Harrison intimately understands the benefits of mindfulness, from improved focus and better judgment to relaxation and inner peace. He’s helped 10s of thousands of students to achieve these goals by rooting his practice in the Buddha’s original text on how to meditate and live mindfully: The Satipatthana Sutta. Brain Training with the Buddha offers a secular perspective on this ancient wisdom that requires no familiarity with Buddhism itself - only openness to the Buddha’s original teachings.

The teenage years are often described as turbulent, confusing, and unpredictable—but beneath the chaos lies one of the most fascinating transformations in human development. Understanding Teenage Brain Development takes you inside the adolescent mind, revealing how biology, psychology, and environment intertwine to shape thought, emotion, and behaviour during this critical stage of life.

A groundbreaking guide to improve teaching based on the latest research in neuroscience, from the bestselling author of A Mind for Numbers. Neuroscientists and cognitive scientists have made enormous strides in understanding the brain and how we learn, but little of that insight has filtered...

The Compassionate Guide to Dementia for Caregivers Proven Strategies and Heartfelt Tips to Care for Loved Ones at Home or Away. Manage Memory Loss & Challenging Behaviors to Enhance Your and Your Love One's Quality of Life By Enlightened Insights INK Dementia touches almost everyone's lives, bringing profound changes that can be both heartbreaking and challenging. You may feel lost and overwhelmed as you face the emotional upheaval of watching cherished memories fade and behavior shifts in someone you love. Do you feel the heartache of seeing your loved one struggle with memory lapses? Are ...

Your brain is essential to every facet of your life: how you think, feel, act, and relate with others. In his groundbreaking book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, Dr. Daniel Amen shared his clinically demonstrated model for healing multiple types of depression, anxiety, attention deficit and...

Your brain can fool you and change itself in miraculous ways. Knowing how can make a difference in your life. You'll learn about: Bias and emotion-driven risk assessments Inaccurate pattern recognition, memory, and value perceptions Neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, and epigenetics Mind-body connection and meditation In Brain Buzzed, Dr. Marlin Cluts offers 39 intentionally brief insights in fun, bite-sized chapters. Specifically writing for the lay person, Cluts combines a curiosity of learning (a doctorate in Human Performance Technology), with the brevity of the business world (a retired ...

In "Clinical Neuropsychology: Understanding Brain-Behavior Relationships," Ali Muattar provides a comprehensive guide to the principles, practices, and applications of clinical neuropsychology. This third edition offers updated research, practical insights, and real-world examples that empower clinicians, researchers, and students to understand and address cognitive dysfunction resulting from neurological conditions. Ali looks into the relationships between brain function and behavior, offering readers a deep understanding of how neurological disorders impact cognitive, emotional, and ...

Self-control may be the least-coveted fruit of the Spirit. But the truth is that people who are successful at self-control have freer, happier lives, and we all want that. After all, our bad habits - from the slight to the serious - bring with them a host of negative emotions, take up our time, and keep us from being the best version of ourselves.

There are several common misconceptions regarding brain injuries and survivors that people have developed based on the way they may act following their injury. These misconceptions have grown out of a lack of education and understanding. It isn’t necessarily your fault if you don’t understand the needs of the survivor, but you can gain a better understanding by simply being aware of their situation and asking questions when you aren’t sure what to do. This book will help you do just that! You will walk away with a better understanding of what it’s truly like to walk in the shoes of ...

Learn to master high-yield concepts in ophthalmic medicine and neurology with Dr. Martinelli’s Vision & Neurology Casebook: Real-World Insights for Primary Eye Care & Family Medicine. This indispensable guide helps bridge the gaps between primary eye care, general medicine, and neurology, offering a treasure trove of real-world case studies that enhance clinical thinking and patient care. Understanding the intricate connections between ophthalmic and general medicine is crucial. Dr. Martinelli, a dual-trained optometrist and medical doctor, brings decades of experience to this ...

👉 Do you ever find yourself reacting in ways you didn’t intend as a parent? You want to stay calm. You want to be present. But in the moment, something takes over. You snap. You shut down. You push harder than you meant to. And afterward, you wonder why it keeps happening. This isn’t about willpower. It’s about your nervous system. 💡 A different way to understand your reactions as a parent Emotional Availability offers a grounded, accessible approach to parenting that goes beyond behavior and into what’s happening underneath your reactions. It helps you understand how stress, ...

Discover How to Keep Your Brain Young, Sharp, and Healthy at Any Age Is it possible to prevent cognitive decline? Can we age without losing mental clarity? This book is a practical and science-based guide for those who want to embrace healthy aging and preserve their cognitive abilities over time. Based on the latest research in neuroscience of aging, it offers actionable strategies to strengthen your brain starting today. Inside, you'll find: The biological foundations of brain aging, explained in clear and engaging language. The role of genetics, epigenetics, and lifestyle in mental and ...

Don't we often wake up contemplating on the previous day's experience, whether all details are real? What is the fundamental nature of reality? Let's see this in more detail in the book FUNDAMENTALS OF REALITY. Reality is the state of existence encompassing everything that is, has been, and will be. Understanding the fundamentals of reality involves delving into various fields of philosophy, physics, and metaphysics: Perception and Experience: Reality is often shaped by our perception and experience. Our senses provide information about the external world but can be limited and even ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Oliver Sacks A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Oliver Sacks transformed the world’s understanding of the human mind by turning neurology into narrative. From the silent wards of Beth Abraham Hospital to bestselling books that read like modern parables, he revealed that behind every symptom lies a story — and that listening is the most powerful form of healing. This concise yet powerful volume distils Sacks’s life and work into clear, engaging chapters that trace his journey from wartime London to the frontiers of consciousness. Through vivid ...