Titoli in Neuroscienza e neuropsicologia

A groundbreaking history of the human mind told through our experience of dreams—from the earliest accounts to current scientific findings—and their essential role in the formation of who we are and the world we have made. "A resounding case for the mystery, beauty and cognitive importance...

What is Psychiatry and How Can We Improve It? In the last hundred years, most of the medical sciences have progressed in immense and unforeseeable ways―except for psychiatry, which has somehow remained immune to this progress. Daniel Barron, a psychiatrist who trained at the Yale School of...

“Fascinating and useful . . . The distinguished memory researcher Scott A. Small explains why forgetfulness is not only normal but also beneficial.”—Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs Who wouldn’t want a better memory? Dr. Scott Small has dedicated...

From one of the world’s leading neuroscientists: a succinct, illuminating, wholly engaging investigation of how biology, neuroscience, psychology, and artificial intelligence have given us the tools to unlock the mysteries of human consciousness “One thrilling insight after another...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A fascinating exploration of the intricacies of how we remember, why we forget, and what we can do to protect our memories, from the Harvard-trained neuroscientist and bestselling author of Still Alice. “Using her expertise as a neuroscientist and her gifts as a...

Whether you load your iPod with Bach or Bono, music has a significant role in your life—even if you never realized it. Why does music evoke such powerful moods? The answers are at last be- coming clear, thanks to revolutionary neuroscience and the emerging field of evolutionary psychology...

“This deeply researched and compassionate guide offers an easy-to-follow road map for creating day-to-day inner peace in today’s increasingly complex world.”—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone Throughout history, people have sought the...

Elegantly written and deeply grounded in personal experience—works by Oliver Sacks come to mind—Physical Intelligence gives us a clear, illuminating examination of the intricate, mutually responsive relationship between the mind and the body as they engage (or don’t engage) in all manner...

Think your way to a more confident, successful you. Women's brains are different. It's not one-size-fits both men and women. Yet many women still believe the myths we tell ourselves. Myth: Women make emotional decisions when stressed. Myth: Women suffer more from unhappiness than men. Myth...

Brought to you by Penguin. If you could change one thing about the way you think, feel or behave today, what would it be? We all have things that hold us back in life, preventing us from achieving true success and happiness. Andrew Parr has written the ultimate guide to escaping, resolving, and...

Brought to you by Penguin. The world expert in multisensory perception on the remarkable ways we can use our senses to lead happier, healthier, richer lives How can the furniture in your home affect your well-being? What colour clothing will help you play sport better? And what simple trick will...

From one of today’s leading experts on the emerging science of the microbiome-brain communication, comes a ground-breaking book that offersevidence that diet- and lifestyle-induced changes in the gut-microbiome play a pivotal role in the health crises of the twenty-first century. In his...

We have spent decades optimizing our waking hours, but what about the precious hours after we doze off (or try to)? As the most active time for our brains and the most important element to a calmer, happier life, sleep has become the topic of our times. Drawing on the success of Calm, the #1 app...

A peak-performance expert maps out a revolutionary new practice—Hedonic Engineering—that combines the best of neuroscience and optimal psychology. It’s an intensive program of breathing, movement, and sexuality that mends trauma, heightens inspiration and tightens connections—helping us...

La consciencia humana es lo que nos hace ser unos seres vivos excepcionales. Gracias a ella sabemos que existimos, tenemos idea de que hay un pasado y un futuro. Permite que creamos en cosas que no vemos y hasta nos dota de esperanza para pensar en una vida más allá de la muerte. Este libro indaga en lo que entendemos por consciencia desde un punto de vista científico, filosófico y cultural. ¿Dónde reside nuestra consciencia? ¿Cómo afecta a cada ser humano? Estas y muchas preguntas más se abordan en esta obra.

Gracias a este método basado en la neurociencia, la psicología y el coaching, conseguiremos alcanzar nuestros deseos personales y profesionales. Un plan de acción para conseguirtodo lo que te propongas. En este libro encontrarás la respuesta a la pregunta más importante de tu vida: ¿qué quieres realmente y por qué? Después, aplicarás el método de bajar tus sueños a tierra, donde combinarás las técnicas de coaching para alcanzar una gestión del tiempo más eficiente.

كتاب "لماذا ننام" الذي أعده البروفيسور ماثيو ووكر، مدير "مختبر بيركلي للنوم والمعالجة العصبية" يشمل استكشافاً معمقاً للنوم، موضحاً كيف يمكننا تسخير فوائده...

Você sabia que todos os seres humanos têm, dentro de si, uma cidade cérebro? Sim, é uma cidade que pode ser encantada, cheia de caminhos por onde seguir, lugares para explorar. Porém, há momentos em que faltam construções, ruas, cores, e nossas cidades podem ficar com vários terrenos vazios.

“Who are you?” Chances are you’d answer this question by describing the highlights of your personality and life experiences. But if you’d been asked this same question yesterday, you might have responded with a slightly different description. Does that mean you are a particular person today but were a different person yesterday? And what about tomorrow? Welcome to the slippery, shape-shifting nature of memory. As Professor Gabrielle Principe reveals, “you” are the conglomeration of the often-unreliable information your brain decides to feed you at any given moment.

The evidence is clear—almost half of all cases of dementia and cognitive decline are preventable. But sadly none are treatable. So what are the lifestyle changes that really make a difference to our brain health? And what can we do right now to preserve our quality of life as we age? Save Your Brain answers all these questions and more. As we age, dementia and Alzheimer's pose a serious threat to our health and wellbeing. To give us a running start in the fight against cognitive decline, Dr. Ginni Mansberg presents the latest evidence-based research on how to protect your most valuable asset.