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Upon its original publication, Plagues and Peoples was an immediate critical and popular success, offering a radically new interpretation of world history. With the identification of AIDS in the early 1980s, another chapter was added to this chronicle of events, which William McNeill explores in his introduction to this edition. McNeill’s highly acclaimed work is a brilliant and challenging account of the effects of disease on human history. His sophisticated analysis and detailed grasp of the subject make this book fascinating to listen to.

For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work on the care of people with dementia and their family members. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer disease, and other dementias, the book's authoritative and compassionate approach to care features discussions of the causes of dementia and the management of its symptoms from the early stages to late-stage disease.

Award-winning author and researcher Dan Buettner has traveled the world to meet the planet’s longest-lived people, and learned nine powerful yet simple lessons that could put you on the path to longer life. Where did he find them? In the Blue Zones....

Faith, Hope and Healing presents remarkable stories of what happened to patients who followed Dr. Siegel's advice. You'll meet courageous women and men who have not only been cured of cancer, but have also found deeper faith, hope, joy, and healing by coming to terms with their own mortality.Grouped into sections on faith, hope, and healing, these first-person accounts and Siegel's insightful commentaries encourage and help you to develop a survivor's attitude and personality traits.

This improved handbook answers questions around the diseases that cause dementia and provides reassurance through modern advances in our understanding of the condition.

Every person should be able to grow their family with dignity. For most people, it’s not that simple—but we believe it should be. Hosted by Dr. Neel Shah, former academic OB/GYN and current Chief Medical Officer of Maven Clinic, The Preprint considers the realities of reproductive, maternal, and family healthcare through conversations with the people working to improve it. It studies the systems that bring people into the world, and the ones that let them down. Inspired by the scientific term for earlier research before it’s been peer-reviewed, each episode of The Preprint explores the ...

Through five editions, The 36-Hour Day has been an essential resource for families who love and care for people with Alzheimer disease. Whether a person has Alzheimer disease or another form of dementia, he or she will face a host of problems. The 36-Hour Day will help family members and caregivers address these challenges and simultaneously cope with their own emotions and needs. Featuring useful takeaway messages and informed by recent research into the causes of and the search for therapies to prevent or cure dementia, this edition includes new information.

Devoted to cool professionals with cool ideas for a planet full of hot air. Together, we bring forward interesting knowledge and ideas about how our health, climate change and environmental issues are all related & what we can do to make our world a “cooler”, healthier place.

Discover why rapid weight loss from GLP-1 medications like Ozempic can lead to dramatic facial aging. Julia Cartwright explores the science of facial fat loss, the cosmetic treatments racing to reverse it, and who's most at risk for this unexpected side effect. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

In November 2018, the world was shocked to learn that two babies had been born in China with DNA edited while they were embryos - as dramatic a development in genetics as the cloning of Dolly the sheep was in 1996. In this book, Hank Greely, a leading authority on law and genetics, tells the fascinating story of this human experiment and its consequences. Greely explains what Chinese scientist He Jiankui did, how he did it, and how the public and other scientists learned about and reacted to this unprecedented genetic intervention. 

Challenging the view that autism is something that needs to be ‘cured', Virginia Bovell testifies to the extraordinary care Danny has received for over 30 years and the everyday kindness and decency of the people – ‘the band of angels' – that surround him. She asks us to consider what makes a thriving individual versus an inadequate one; what it means to be ill versus what it means to not to conform; what roles society values and rewards; and how humans might flourish outside of failing political and economic systems.

In this book, Stephen G. Post offers new perspectives on the worth and dignity of people with Alzheimer's and related disorders despite the negative influence of "hypercognitive" values that place an ethically unacceptable emphasis on human dignity as based on linear rationality and strength of memory. With vignettes and narratives, he argues for a deeper dignity grounded in consciousness, emotional presence, creativity, interdependence, music, and a self that is not "gone" but "differently abled." 

A diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is as disorienting as it is devastating. The Complete Guide for People with Parkinson's Disease and Their Loved Ones helps make sense of what comes next and what can be done, not just for those suffering from the disease, but for their family and friends as well. 

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Welcome to Healing People, Not Patients, hosted by Dr. Jonathan Weinkle, MD, FAAP, FACP. A primary care physician and teacher deeply grounded in Jewish wisdom, Dr. Weinkle invites listeners to explore medicine not as a business transaction but as a sacred calling. This show shines a light on the fractured healthcare system and offers stories, reflections, and conversations that reconnect doctors with the heart of healing—body, mind, and spirit. Through solo episodes, expert interviews, and even original music, you’ll gain inspiration and practical guidance to navigate burnout, rediscover ...

Empowering you to make wise decisions about your own health, by providing you with essential health information about both medical and alternative treatment options.

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Hello, my name is Sarina and I am a certified Physician Assistant currently working in the emergency department. Join us weekly for conversation on medical questions sent in by viewers, common medical topics, the PA journey, PA school, conversations about life in general, and more!

Bloomsbury presents What I Wish People Knew About Dementia written and read by Wendy Mitchell. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Essential reading' SUNDAY TIMES MAGAZINE 'A book of hope' OBSERVER 'A marvellous tour of insights' THE TIMES 'A must-read . . . I couldn't recommend it higher' MICHAEL BALL...

Introducing Real People Eat Plants Stories, the latest addition to the Real Men Eat Plants podcast network, where real stories of transformation, health, and compassion take center stage. This podcast is a heartfelt collection of personal journeys into plant-based living, offering listeners an intimate look at the life-changing impact of adopting a more sustainable, health-focused, and kind lifestyle. Each episode features individuals from all walks of life sharing their unique experiences with plant-based nutrition, the challenges they've overcome, and the profound benefits they've discovered...