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Noise : a flaw in human judgment / by Kahneman, Daniel,1934-author.; Sibony, Olivier,author.; Sunstein, Cass R.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.From the author of 'Thinking, Fast and Slow', the co-author of 'Nudge', and the author of 'You Are About to Make a Terrible Mistake!' comes 'Noise', a groundbreaking exploration of why people make bad judgments, and how to control both noise and cognitive bias.
Subjects: Decision making.; Emotions and cognition.; Intuition.; Reason.; Thought and thinking.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Successful aging : a neuroscientist explores the power and potential of our lives / by Levitin, Daniel J.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 403-474) and index."Author of the iconic bestsellers This Is Your Brain on Music and The Organized Mind, Daniel Levitin turns his keen insights to what happens in our brains as we age; why we should think about health span, not life span; and, based on a rigorous analysis of neuroscientific evidence, how you can make the most of your seventies, eighties, and nineties today, no matter how old you are now"--
Subjects: Brain; Brain; Neurophysiology.; Cognition in old age.; Aging.; Older people.;
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Until My Memory Fails Me Mindfulness Practices for Cultivating Resilience and Self-Compassion in the Face of Cognitive Decline [electronic resource] : by Lukert, Sharon.aut; Namgyel, Elizabeth Mattis.; CloudLibrary;
A definitive guide for navigating cognitive decline using mindfulness and meditation practices that includes practical advice and poignant stories from a Buddhist chaplain diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment. When Buddhist chaplain Sharon Lukert was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), she turned to spiritual practice and community to help her adjust to a new and ever-shifting reality. In Until My Memory Fails Me, she shares her hard-won wisdom as a guide for anyone standing at the gateway of cognitive decline. Through poignant storytelling and practical wisdom, Lukert offers specific ways to build resilience against the emotional swings and existential fear inherent in cognitive decline. The book includes: Instructions for more than a dozen mindfulness and meditation exercises, including The Handshake, Just Like Me, Open Awareness Meditation, and Tonglen (Lovingkindness) Meditation Practical advice on topics like understanding your diagnosis, how to talk to your medical providers, testing, dealing with bias, how to maintain communication, and managing new symptoms Stories, advice, and encouragement from her peers in the MCI community and her “dementia ancestors,” those she worked with in her decades as a Buddhist chaplain in healthcare settings With raw vulnerability, Lukert demonstrates how to find courage, acceptance, and compassion even as your sense of self shifts underneath you. The first mindfulness book written specifically for people with MCI, the practices and lessons Lukert shares are also valuable for anyone experiencing cognitive decline caused by other disorders, as well as for loved ones and caregivers.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Aging; Mindfulness & Meditation;
© 2025., Shambhala,
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Colors [videorecording (DVD)]. by Gaiam Americas, Inc. (Firm); Gaiam Media.;
G.DVD.
Subjects: Cognition in infants.; Color vision.; Colors.; Infants; Toddlers; Video recordings for children.;
© c2008., Gaiam Americas, Inc.,
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Rewire Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts and Create Lasting Change (Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life) [electronic resource] : by Vignola, Nicole.aut; cloudLibrary;
Change your mind to change your life—discover the neuroscience of a better you in this revolutionary book from neuroscientist and online sensation Nicole Vignola that teaches you how to rewire your brain to achieve peak mental wellbeing. Are you stuck in a habit of believing you are not good enough? Do you fixate on a particular story about yourself that you wish you could change? Are negative beliefs holding you back from reaching your fullest potential? Do you sometimes feel like it’s just too hard, or too late, to change? If any of this sounds familiar, you need Rewire, your personal guide to understanding the neuroscience of why you are subconsciously programmed to repeat certain habits and how you can do, or undo, any type of behavior to be the person you want to be. BREAK THE CYCLE, ALTER YOUR THOUGHTS AND CREATE LASTING CHANGE In clear language, neuroscientist Nicole Vignola demystifies the science of breaking bad habits and how to make good ones, the principles of neuroplasticity, and neurohack methods for changing behavioral patterns. In the end, she helps you to see yourself in a different way and control how you react to any life situation, from overcoming negative, limiting beliefs to managing stress and achieving peak mental wellbeing. Think of your brain as your hardware and your mental health as your software. Your hardware must work well before you can upgrade your software; Once you learn the fundamentals of rewiring your brain, you can instill new habits, shift your mindset, and change unwanted behavior to create the best version of yourself. We all have habits and behaviors that hold us back from reaching our fullest potential. This book will help you see that you are not stuck, that you can rewrite your story—and shows you how.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Inspiration & Personal Growth; Happiness; Neuroscience; Mental Health; Self-Esteem; Cognitive Neuroscience & Cognitive Neuropsychology;
© 2024., HarperCollins,
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Keep sharp : build a better brain at any age / by Gupta, Sanjay,1969-author.; Loberg, Kristin,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Throughout our life, we look for ways to keep our mind sharp and effortlessly productive. Now, globetrotting neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age. Keep Sharp debunks common myths about aging and cognitive decline, explores whether there's a "best" diet or exercise regimen for the brain, and explains whether it's healthier to play video games that test memory and processing speed, or to engage in more social interaction. Discover what we can learn from "super-brained" people who are in their eighties and nineties with no signs of slowing down-and whether there are truly any benefits to drugs, supplements, and vitamins. Dr. Gupta also addresses brain disease, particularly Alzheimer's, answers all your questions about the signs and symptoms, and shows how to ward against it and stay healthy while caring for a partner in cognitive decline. He likewise provides readers with a personalized twelve-week program featuring practical strategies to strengthen your brain every day. Keep Sharp is the only owner's manual you'll need to keep your brain young and healthy regardless of your age!"--
Subjects: Aging; Brain; Cognition; Human information processing;
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Big Trust : Rewire Self-Doubt, Find Your Confidence, and Fuel Success. by Zahrai, Shadé.;
How do I gain self-confidence? How do I live a better life? How do I stop overthinking and push myself to achieve my goals? In 'Big Trust', Dr. Shade Zahrai has the answers to important life questions and offers methods and tools to help you on a path to a better future. Zahrai is a behavioral researcher, award-winning peak performance educator, and leading authority on confidence and self-doubt. Named one of LinkedIns Top Voices for career development, Zahrai has taught over 7 million learners on LinkedIn Learning and her TEDx talks and viral videos have amassed more than 300 million views.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Success; PSYCHOLOGY / Emotions; PSYCHOLOGY / Personality; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Dialectical Behavior Therapy; SCIENCE / Cognitive Science; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience; SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Happiness; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Self-Esteem; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success;
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The better brain solution [sound recording] : how to start now-at any age-to reverse and prevent insulin resistance of the brain, sharpen cognitive function, and avoid memory loss / by Masley, Steven,author.; Woren, Dan,narrator.; Random House Audio Publishing,publisher.;
Read by Dan Woren.Steven Masley explains how the brain can become insulin resistant through diet and lifestyle, and makes clear how and why this has been directly linked to cognitive decline and memory loss. Includes a detailed program developed by the author to prevent and reverse this potentially devastating condition.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Brain.; Nutrition.; Mental health.; Self-care, Health.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Baby Einstein. [videorecording (DVD)] / by Baby Einstein Company.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm); Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
Features animals and music from around the globe. Journey to a savannah, an ocean, and a jungle to see animals in their home environment, using puppets and live action.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD.
Subjects: Animals.; Cognition in infants.; Infants; Video recordings for children.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2009., Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment,
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Reversing Alzheimer's : the new toolkit to improve cognition and protect brain health / by Sandison, Heather,author.; Bredesen, Dale E.,writer of foreword.; Hanley, Kate,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.One of the foremost Alzheimer's dementia-care clinicians presents an individualized, step-by-step, whole-body, evidence-based approach to reversing and preventing cognitive decline, aiming to help people with dementia return to themselves and help those who are living in fear of developing dementia take good care of their current and future brain health.
Subjects: Alzheimer's disease; Alzheimer's disease; Memory disorders;
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