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A classic work of psychology, this international bestseller provides a groundbreaking insight into the human mind. With an introduction by Will Self, read by Oliver Sacks. If a man has lost a leg or an eye, he knows he has lost a leg or an eye; but if he has lost a self – himself – he cannot...

Drawing upon the author's two decades teaching medical ethics, as well as his work as a practicing psychiatrist, this profound and addictive little book offers up challenging ethical dilemmas and asks listeners, What would you do? ● A daughter gets tested to see if she's a match to donate a...

Nearly half of US citizens over the age of 85 are suffering from some kind of dementia and require care. Loving Someone Who Has Dementia is a new kind of caregiving book. It's not about the usual techniques, but about how to manage on-going stress and grief. The book is for caregivers, family members, friends, and neighbors, as well as educators and professionals - anyone touched by the epidemic of dementia. Dr. Boss helps caregivers find hope in "ambiguous loss" - having a loved one both here and not here, physically present but psychologically absent.

What is it like to never forget - to be able to retrieve not only every positive moment of every day of your life, but also every painful episode as if it were happening again? Imagine a permanent record of every event of your life constantly running through your brain, making you both master of your past and the prisoner of your relentless memory. Jill Price's memory is so powerful and so detailed that she can remember what she had for breakfast on any given day, going back into the 1970s.

The Woman Who Couldn't Wake Up tells Anna's story-and the broader story of her diagnosis, idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), a shadowy sibling of narcolepsy that has emerged as a focus of sleep research and patient advocacy. Quinn Eastman explores the science around sleepiness, recounting how researchers have been searching for more than a century for the substances that tip the brain into slumber.

In the tradition of Oliver Sacks's The Island of the Colorblind, Rosemary Mahoney tells the story of Braille Without Borders, the first school for the blind in Tibet, and of Sabriye Tenberken, the remarkable blind woman who founded the school. Fascinated and impressed by what she learned from...

Belle Gibson convinced the world she had healed herself from terminal brain cancer with a healthy diet. She built a global business based upon her claims. There was just one problem: she'd never had cancer. In 2015, journalists uncovered the truth: this hero of the wellness world, with over 200,000 followers, international book deals and a best-selling smartphone app, was a fraud.

“Who Cares?” est un documentaire sonore à l’écoute de la voix des soignantes. Entre désillusions, tendresse ou revendications, Julie Bianchin se plonge dans le métier des femmes qui ont pris soin d’elle et l’ont vue grandir: toutes infirmières. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The social care system holds up our NHS and delivers frontline healthcare to millions across Britain. We discuss all aspects of Homecare and social care; from care delivery to care policy and everything in between. We will also discuss current events, the CQC, dementia, dignity in care and many more topics; nothing will be off limits. We also want your opinions, experiences, concerns and questions so email the pod at: mailbox.whocarespod@gmail.com

The secret history of our most vital organ: the human heart. The Man Who Touched His Own Heart tells the raucous, gory, mesmerizing story of the heart, from the first "explorers" who dug up cadavers and plumbed their hearts' chambers, through the first heart surgeries -- which had to be...

What started as a high school podcast alongside my co-host, covering the ethics of science, has grown up. Now as a Health & Societies student at UPenn, I'm flying solo and asking a bigger question: not just is this ethical, but who does the system protect? Who Gets Sick? (formerly Bioethics Dialogues) explores the structures that shape our health: housing, labor, race, cities, and the systems that decide who gets care and who doesn't. Why your zip code can matter more than your doctor. Why the same disease hits some communities harder than others. Because illness is rarely just bad luck.

Drs. Spencer and Karl Nadolsky talk about nutrition, medicine, and fitness through the lens of two physicians who lift weights. Both doctors are former NCAA division 1 wrestlers who have gone into medicine. Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is a board certified family physician specialized in obesity medicine and lipidology. Dr. Karl Nadolsky is a board certified endocrinologist also specialized in obesity medicine.

Cystic fibrosis was once a mysterious disease that killed infants and children. Now it could be the key to healing millions with genetic diseases of every type - from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's to diabetes and sickle cell anemia. Told from the perspectives of the patients, families, physicians, scientists, and philanthropists fighting on the front lines, Breath from Salt is a remarkable story of unlikely scientific and medical firsts, of setbacks and successes, and of people who refused to give up hope....

Popular creators open up about their lives during the pandemic, their thoughts on the vaccine rollout, and what it means to live safely with the virus as we move towards a post-pandemic future. This uncensored, unscripted, and completely unmissable six-part series covers sex and relationships, uni life, racism, religion, the influence of media, and the medical facts (and fictions) with some familiar TikTok faces joining host, @crispylucia (aka Andrea Lucia Peters). Whether you care about Covid or not, it's a funny, fascinating and refreshing take on an era that will define us all.

Raising a child is as exhilarating as it is exhausting. It must be easier for my kid’s doctor, right? Two pediatricians embark on their own 18-year journeys to answer that very question… Maybe more than 18 years. We’ll see… Join Dr. Valerie Lawrence and Dr. Philip Magcalas as they pool their collective experiences to help you plan, commiserate, and provide reassurance from before the baby is even born, to everything that comes after. Science-based guidance from people who get it. Episodes every other week, with bonus mini-episodes in weeks in between.

Welcome to She Who Rises, a soul-stirring podcast hosted by Beki, dedicated to women who are ready to find their inner wild and embrace their authentic selves. Through heart-led conversations, somatic and breathwork insights, and raw, unfiltered stories of women throughout the ages, we explore the challenges of self-discovery. Perfect for any woman wanting to find their voice, let go of old paradigms and step out in total confidence.

When it comes to the roles and responsibilities of various members of the healthcare community, there is a gap in the knowledge amongst learners, healthcare professionals and the public. This podcast is a solution. It aims to explore and discuss the unique and common roles of various healthcare professionals as well as the misconceptions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Podcast for Seniors and the people who love and care for them.

Bellas Who Blaze demystifies cannabis in a safe space, exploring plant medicine and connecting womxn globally to destigmatize cannabis. Through sharing personal experiences and knowledge from diverse perspectives, we bring elevated education and compassionate conversations integrating cannabis into a wellness lifestyle. Come chill with us in the Bellas Who Blaze lounge.Cannabis. Compassion. Culture. Conversation.

Official Podcast of the Dentists Who Invest platform. Talking all things investing, money and finance with a dental spin. Have you ever wondered how you can grow your wealth and protect your hard earned money as a Dentist? We've got you covered. Featuring famous guests such as Andrew Craig, Edward Zuckerberg and Benyamin Ahmed we delve deep into EVERY aspect of finance to educate and empower ALL Dentists.