A collection of amazing facts and statistics about the human body.

This “seriously entertaining book” explores the skin in its multifaceted physical, psychological, and social aspects (Times, UK). Providing a cover for our delicate bodies, the skin is our largest and fastest-growing organ. We see it, touch it, and live in it every day. It is a habitat for a mesmerizingly complex world of micro-organisms and physical functions that are vital to our health and survival. One of the first things people see about us, skin is also crucial to our sense of identity. And yet much about it is largely unknown to us. With rigorous research and lucid prose, Monty Lyman explores our outer surface through the lenses of science, sociology, and history. He covers topics as diverse as the mechanics and magic of touch (how much goes on in the simple act of taking keys out of a pocket and unlocking a door is astounding), the close connection between the skin and the gut, what happens instantly when one gets a paper cut, and how a midnight snack can lead to sunburn. The Remarkable Life of the Skin takes readers on a journey across our most underrated and unexplored organ. It reveals how our skin is far stranger, more wondrous, and more complex than we have ever imagined.

THE KEY TO A BETTER BODY—in shape, energized, and youthful—is a healthy brain. With fifteen practical, easy-to-implement solutions involving nutritious foods, natural supplements and vitamins, positive-thinking habits, and, when neces­sary, highly targeted medications, Dr. Amen shows you how to: * Reach and maintain your ideal weight * Soothe and smooth your skin at any age * Reduce the stress that can impair your immune system * Sharpen your memory * Increase willpower and eliminate the crav­ings that keep you from achieving your exercise and diet goals * Enhance sexual desire and performance * Lower your blood pressure without medication * Avoid depression and elevate the enjoyment you take in life’s pleasures. Based on the latest medical research, as well as on Dr. Amen’s two decades of clinical practice at the re­nowned Amen Clinics, where Dr. Amen and his as­sociates pioneered the use of the most advanced brain imaging technology, Change Your Brain, Change Your Body shows you how to take the very best care of your brain. Whether you’re just coming to realize that it’s time to get your body into shape, or are already fit and want to take it to the next level, Change Your Brain, Change Your Body is all you need to start putting the power of the brain-body connection to work for you today.

OPTIMISE AND ENHANCE YOUR BRAIN We all know that we’re capable of more than what we’re already accomplishing. But what if we discovered the tools we need to get the most out of our brain and achieve unheard-of mental performance? CHANGE YOUR HABITS. UNCOVER NEW LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE. With expert guidance from accomplished neuroscientist, Dr. Jack Lewis, you’ll discover how to unlock the hidden potential of your brain. Using simple tools and techniques you can use each day, Sort Your Brain Out will show you how to: Utilise the principle of neuroplasticity to transform your daily life Harness straightforward strategies to learn new behaviours Turn these behaviours into lasting habits and new skills Understand the latest developments in brain-enhancement Create better strategies for team innovation and problem solving You owe it to yourself to squeeze every last drop of ability from the astonishing organ between your ears. Sort Your Brain Out is your roadmap to mental performance improvements you never imagined.

The brain ... There is no other part of the human anatomy that is so intriguing. How does it develop and function and why does it sometimes, tragically, degenerate? The answers are complex. In Discovering the Brain, science writer Sandra Ackerman cuts through the complexity to bring this vital topic to the public. The 1990s were declared the "Decade of the Brain" by former President Bush, and the neuroscience community responded with a host of new investigations and conferences. Discovering the Brain is based on the Institute of Medicine conference, Decade of the Brain: Frontiers in Neuroscience and Brain Research. Discovering the Brain is a "field guide" to the brainâ€"an easy-to-read discussion of the brain's physical structure and where functions such as language and music appreciation lie. Ackerman examines: How electrical and chemical signals are conveyed in the brain. The mechanisms by which we see, hear, think, and pay attentionâ€"and how a "gut feeling" actually originates in the brain. Learning and memory retention, including parallels to computer memory and what they might tell us about our own mental capacity. Development of the brain throughout the life span, with a look at the aging brain. Ackerman provides an enlightening chapter on the connection between the brain's physical condition and various mental disorders and notes what progress can realistically be made toward the prevention and treatment of stroke and other ailments. Finally, she explores the potential for major advances during the "Decade of the Brain," with a look at medical imaging techniquesâ€"what various technologies can and cannot tell usâ€"and how the public and private sectors can contribute to continued advances in neuroscience. This highly readable volume will provide the public and policymakersâ€"and many scientists as wellâ€"with a helpful guide to understanding the many discoveries that are sure to be announced throughout the "Decade of the Brain."

Have an itch? Let’s zoom in for a closer look at what’s causing it. It could be one of many nasty things. How about bacteria poop? (It happens, and it stinks!) It might be a tiny critter that lives on people like a skin mite, louse, chigger, or other creature. It could be a rash . . . or even flesh-eating bacteria. Your skin is your biggest organ, and an important one at that. See all the nasty things that can go wrong - and right - on your skin, and learn about the skin’s amazing ability to protect you and heal itself. With close-up pictures and lots of disgusting facts, this book tells all about the gross science behind the skin you’re in.

"Brain Training Games" is the instruction book for your mind and subconscious. You'll only need to spend 5-minutes a day. You have the power -- I just show you how to use it. And best of all the results are guaranteed. And you'll rapidly discover when your mind is deceiving and playing tricks on you. And how to reverse its course in minutes. Less Before we proceed, I want you to understand something important ... you are no less intelligent, talented and creative than those millions of people who are living the lives of their dreams. You Already Have What It Takes! Do you remember what it was like when you first learned to drive a car? At first, you were making slow, cautious decisions. Perhaps you were a little nervous and made mistakes. That was your conscious mind controlling your actions. After a little practice, your subconscious mind took over. You no longer needed to think about every action. Using your subconscious, you can now drive in peak traffic while sipping coffee, listening to music and taking calls! How Can You Release Your Brain's Full Potential? The good news is, your brain can be trained. You can be smarter, think quicker, remember things better and be more creative. It's like building a muscular body. With the proper training and diet, a skinny looking boy can become a muscular man with huge biceps. With the right training and guidance, you too can release your brain's full potential and make your life a success. In this book, I reveal the exact techniques that anyone can follow to increase their brain power and turn their life around. You'll learn why your brain is not as effective as it can be, the obstacles to reaching your full potential, what food to eat, how to improve your memory and IQ! "Brain Training Games" is the instruction book for your mind and subconscious. You'll only need to spend 5-minutes a day. You have the power -- I just show you how to use it. And best of all the results are guaranteed. You'll discover the most powerful techniques to quiet your mind and develop your instincts -- or intuition -- while eliminating stress and enjoying greater fulfillment in every aspect of your life. Here are just some of the incredible things you'll master: - Guaranteed Intelligence Booster - BRAIN MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE - How to Create Brain Games - Creating Your Own Brain Games - Mind Boggling Puzzles - How boggling puzzles enforce creative minds? - Solutions in Problem Solving - Busting the Brain with Brain Games - How to Improve Memory with Brain Games - Boost Your Memory with Good Brain Workouts - How to complete crossword puzzles successfully - Brain Games that Bust the Brain - Challenging Brain Games; How challenging Brain Games open the mind - Learn how to quiet your mind and develop your intuition - How to use Brain Games to increase your IQ - 10 steps to solving a problem - TRIGGERS for STUBBORN MEMORIES - Maintaining a Better Brain - Detailed steps on how to train your brain - Developing your brain to reach its full potential - How to improve your health, to improve your brain - Types of food to eat for powering your brain - How to manage aging of the brain - Step by step on how to train your child's brain - How to increase your IQ and amaze your friends - How to remember facts with ease - And there's more. Lots more. Your Future Starts Now! Warning! Your mind plays tricks on you - that's right - it deceives you. It convinces you to stop trying to create change because it's comfortable where you are right now - even if you aren't happy. "Brain Training Games" shows you how to take control of your mind so that it starts working for you -- immediately! And you'll rapidly discover when your mind is deceiving and playing tricks on you. And how to reverse its course in minutes. This book will show you how, for it is simply a logical, tested plan for training you to index your memory scientifically, much along the lines of a filing system. I call it Brain Training System. So stand in front of your family, relatives, friends and colleagues in a month's time and show them the new you. Amaze them with your capabilities. Let them wonder what changed you into a walking success.

You always knew it was true, didn't you? Your child, your student is a budding genius. The truth is-THAT'S TRUE! What took the experts so long to figure out that from the time a child is born (and probably long before!) they are six-or-so pound sponges sopping up every educational thing that comes their way...but only if it does.

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