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A Guide to Alzheimer's Disease
Have you noticed memory problems piling up in ways that affect daily life in yourself or someone you love? Do you find yourself struggling to follow a conversation or find the right word, becoming confused in new places, or botching tasks that once came easily? About 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and estimates suggest it will affect 7.7 million by 2030. Already, it is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. This Special Health Report includes in-depth... Learn more »
Alcohol Use and Abuse
Nationwide, nearly one in 13 people over the age of 12 has a drinking problem. Millions more engage in risky drinking behaviors that jeopardize their health, relationships, productivity, and general well-being. This report explores the many factors to consider when deciding how much (if any) alcohol is safe for you. It also details the dangers of alcohol misuse, from drunk driving to chronic, life-threatening health conditions. Learn more »
Beautiful Brain, Beautiful You
Look radiant from the inside out by empowering your mind. If you feel forgetful, overwhelmed, exhausted, or all three, what you need is a brain/beauty makeover. Neurologist Marie Pasinski provides a 7-step guide to a better, smarter, younger you. She will help you get fit, get active, feel rejuvenated, and kick those all-to-often forgetful moments to the curb. Learn more »
Caregiver’s Handbook: A guide to caring for the ill, elderly, disabled ... and yourself
Close to 49 million informal or family caregivers offer assistance of all sorts to adults in America. Their efforts are vital to the lives of people struggling with illness, disability, or the changes that often accompany aging. This report will assist you in meeting the needs of the person you care for while attending to your own. It includes financial, legal, and medical information that’s vital to caregivers, as well as a special section devoted to caring for yourself as you navigate... Learn more »
Change Your Gambling, Change Your Life
If you or someone you love has a problem with gambling, this research-based guide offers a practical approach to controlling the destructive urge to gamble. Change Your Gambling, Change your Life is an accessible book which explains how gambling problems are related to other underlying issues such as anxiety, mood fluctuation, difficulty with impulse control, and substance abuse problems. With compassion and insight, the authors offer a series of self-tests to help evaluate the degree of the... Learn more »
Improving Memory: Understanding age-related memory loss
By age 60, more than half of adults have concerns about their memory. However, minor memory lapses that occur with age are not usually signs of a serious neurological disorder, such as Alzheimer’s disease, but rather the result of normal changes in the structure and function of the brain. This report describes age-related changes and other causes of memory impairment — and how to distinguish between them. Learn more »
Improving Sleep: A guide to a good night's rest
When you wake up in the morning, are you refreshed and ready to go, or groggy and grumpy? For many people, the second scenario is all too common. This report describes the latest in sleep research, including information about the numerous health conditions and medications that can interfere with normal sleep, as well as prescription and over-the-counter medications used to treat sleep disorders. Most importantly, you’ll learn what you can do to get the sleep you need for optimal health,... Learn more »
Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life
Coming Soon. January 2012. In Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life, Harvard psychiatrist and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) expert Paul Hammerness, MD, teams up with one of the top executive wellness coaches in the United States, Margaret Moore, to share with you the 6 key ways in which you can use “top down” organization to get more done in a lot less time—and feel good about it. Learn more »
Overcoming Addiction: Paths toward recovery
Addiction can be devastating. One of the most common expressions of addiction, alcohol dependence, causes an estimated 100,000 deaths annually — the equivalent of an airliner carrying 274 passengers crashing every single day. Scientific advances have shaped our understanding of this common and complex problem. There are a number of effective treatments for addiction, including self-help strategies, psychotherapy, medications, and rehabilitation programs. You can use the strategies presented... Learn more »
Positive Psychology: Harnessing the power of happiness, mindfulness, and personal strength
Positive emotions have been linked with better health, longer life, and greater well-being in numerous scientific studies. On the other hand, chronic anger, worry, and hostility increase the risk of developing heart disease, as people react to these feelings with raised blood pressure and stiffening of blood vessels. But it isn’t easy to maintain a healthy, positive emotional state. Positive Psychology: Harnessing the power of happiness, mindfulness, and personal strength is a guide to the... Learn more »
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