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I heard there was a secret chord : music as medicine / by Levitin, Daniel J.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Music is one of humanity's oldest medicines. From the Far East to the Ottoman Empire, Europe to Africa and the pre-colonial Americas, many cultures have developed their own rich traditions for using sound and rhythm to ease suffering, promote healing, and calm the mind. Neurocscientist Daniel J. Levitin explores the curative powers of music, showing us how and why it is one of the most potent therapies today. He brings together, for the first time, the results of numerous studies on music and the brain, demonstrating how music can contribute to the treatment of a host of ailments, from neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, to cognitive injury, depression, and pain. Levitin is not your typical scientist -- he is also an award-winning musician and composer, and through lively interviews with some of today's most celebrated musicians, from Sting to Kent Nagano and Mari Kodama, he shares their observations as to why music might be an effective therapy, in addition to plumbing scientific case studies, music theory, and music history. The result is a work of dazzling ideas, cutting-edge research, and jubilant celebration. I Heard There Was a Secret Chord highlights the critical role music has played in human biology, illuminating the neuroscience of music and its profound benefits for those both young and old"--
Subjects: Brain; Music theory.; Music therapy.; Music; Music.; Neurosciences.;
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Into the gray zone : a neuroscientist explores the border between life and death / by Owen, Adrian M.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In this startling and thought-provoking book, which will remind readers of works by Oliver Sacks and Atul Gawande, a world-renowned neuroscientist reveals his controversial, groundbreaking work with patients whose brains were previously thought vegetative or non-responsive but turn out--in up to 20 percent of cases--to be vibrantly alive, existing in the "Gray Zone." Into the Gray Zone takes readers to the edge of a dazzling, humbling frontier in our understanding of the brain: the so-called "gray zone" between full consciousness and brain death. People in this middle place have sustained traumatic brain injuries or are the victims of stroke or degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Many are oblivious to the outside world, and their doctors believe they are incapable of thought. But a sizeable number are experiencing something different: intact minds adrift deep within damaged brains and bodies. An expert in the field, Adrian Owen led a team that, in 2006, discovered this lost population and made medical history. Scientists, physicians, and philosophers have only just begun to grapple with the implications. Following Owen's journey of exciting medical discovery, Into the Gray Zone asks some tough and terrifying questions, such as: What is life like for these patients? What can their families and friends do to help them? What are the ethical implications for religious organizations, politicians, the Right to Die movement, and even insurers? And perhaps most intriguing of all: in defining what a life worth living is, are we too concerned with the physical and not giving enough emphasis to the power of thought? What, truly, defines a satisfying life?
Subjects: Brain damage.; Persistent vegetative state.; Persistent vegetative state; Brain; Neurosciences.; Coma.;
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The Age of Diagnosis : How Our Obsession with Medical Labels is Making Us Sicker. by O'Sullivan, Suzanne.;
From a neurologist and award-winning author Suzanne O'Sullivan comes a meticulous and compassionate exploration of how our culture of medical diagnosis can harm, rather than help, patients.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: MEDICAL / Diagnosis; PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Neuroscience & Cognitive Neuropsychology; PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health;
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How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend : Simple Steps to a Kinder Mind. by Barr, Rachel.;
In todays increasingly anxious age, its easy to be wooed by multi-step methods that promise us ultimate fulfilment. In 'How To make Your Brain Your Best Friend', Rachel Barr offers a refreshing alternative: by simply aligning with our brains natural rhythms - from its need for sleep to rewiring its tendency towards negativity bias - we can all experience more peace in our day-to-day lives. Barr is originally from Quebec.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HEALTH & FITNESS / Mental Health; MEDICAL / Mental Health; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience;
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Shift : Managing Your Emotions So They Don't Manage You. by Kross, Ethan.;
'Shift' is a myth-busting, science-based guide that addresses the timeless question of how to manage your emotional life using tools you already possess. From the author of 'Chatter'.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: PSYCHOLOGY / Emotions; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General;
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The Ideological Brain : The New Science and Lost Art of Flexible Thinking. by Zmigrod, Leor.;
In 'The Ideological Brain', Leor Zmigrod reveals the connection between political beliefs and the biology of the brain. Drawing on her own research, she uncovers the complex interplay between biology and environment that predisposes some individuals to rigid ways of thinking, and explains how ideologies take hold of our brains, fundamentally changing the way we think, act and interact with others.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: SCIENCE / Cognitive Science; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General;
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The Explorer's Gene : Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map. by Hutchinson, Alex.;
Alex Hutchinson returns with an investigation into how exploration, uncertainty, and risk-taking shape our behaviour and wellbeing. 'The Explorers Gene' makes the case not just that humans are wired to seek the unknown, but that thriving in the modern world depends on pushing our mental and physical boundaries to new places. Hutchinson lives in Toronto, ON.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: SCIENCE / Cognitive Science; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success;
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Spellbound : modern science, ancient magic, and the hidden potential of the unconscious mind / by Lieberman, Daniel Z.,1964-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Drawing on the work of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, and with deep dives into what we can learn from ancient mystical traditions from alchemy to numerology to meditation, Spellbound weaves together ancient magical traditions, psychological research, and the latest neuroscientific discoveries, in order to bridge the gap between the conscious and unconscious mind"--
Subjects: Cognitive neuroscience.; Consciousness.; Neuropsychology.; Psychology.; Science and magic.; Subconsciousness.; Subliminal perception.;
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Whole brain living : the anatomy of choice and the four characters that drive our life / by Taylor, Jill Bolte,1959-author.;
"At age 37, Harvard neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor suffered a massive left-hemisphere stroke that took away her ability to speak, walk, read, write, or remember any of her life-and gave her an unprecedented, profound experience of dwelling in the right hemisphere and the sense of oneness and peace to be found there. Her recovery led to her writing the New York Times bestseller My Stroke of Insight, being named one of Time Magazine's Most Influential People in the world, and delivering one of the top talks of all time at the world renowned TED conference. Dr. Jill closed her famous TED talk by stating that we have the power to choose, moment by moment, who and how we want to be in the world. Since she uttered those words in 2008, she has received hundreds of thousands of emails from people all around the world asking for a specific set of directions on how they too can choose a peaceful mind-set in a world where politics, relationships, and life in general spiral into an uncomfortable state of chaos"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Taylor, Jill Bolte, 1959-; Brain damage; Brain.; Cerebrovascular disease; Emotions; Mind and body.; Neurosciences.; Neuroscientists; Personality;
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Healing the traumatized brain : coping after concussion and other brain injuries. by Vaishnavi, Sandeep.;
"Recovering from a brain injury can be a challenging and prolonged process. Learn how to maximize your recovery from the effects of brain injuries with the guidance of Sandeep Vaishnavi, MD, PhD, and Vani Rao, MBBS, MD, two leading medical experts with extensive experience helping patients recover from concussion and other brain injuries. Healing the traumatized brain explains how the brain works, how injuries affect the brain, and how to use your brain's own power to recover. This detailed guide contains essential information on : the emotional, behavioral, mental, and physical effects following concussion and other brain injuries ; medication options and lifestyle changes ; practical strategies for healing, including stress management, behavioral therapy, and cognitive rehabilitation ; neuroplasticity and nutrition as they affect recovery ; behavioral disorders, balance disorders, and hormonal changes following concussion and other brain injuries ; the effects of coexisting factors such as other medical problems, recreational drug use, the misuse of prescribed medications, and poor sleep hygiene ; the science associated with repeated brain trauma and promising therapies on the horizon"--Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / Nervous System (incl. Brain); MEDICAL / Neuroscience; MEDICAL / Public Health; PSYCHOLOGY / General;
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