Loops are repetitive tasks commonly found in computer programming. This book of fun activities encourages readers to form their own loops using everyday objects. These unplugged exercises teach young readers the concepts programmers use every day, such as patterning, reusing materials, and ordering information. Each activity helps readers become stronger thinkers and the coders of tomorrow.
New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller A step-by-step plan clinically proven to break the cycle of worry and fear that drives anxiety and addictive habits We are living through one of the most anxious periods any of us can remember. Whether facing issues as public as a pandemic or as personal as having kids at home and fighting the urge to reach for the wine bottle every night, we are feeling overwhelmed and out of control. But in this timely book, Judson Brewer explains how to uproot anxiety at its source using brain-based techniques and small hacks accessible to anyone. We think of anxiety as everything from mild unease to full-blown panic. But it's also what drives the addictive behaviors and bad habits we use to cope (e.g. stress eating, procrastination, doom scrolling and social media). Plus, anxiety lives in a part of the brain that resists rational thought. So we get stuck in anxiety habit loops that we can't think our way out of or use willpower to overcome. Dr. Brewer teaches us to map our brains to discover our triggers, defuse them with the simple but powerful practice of curiosity, and to train our brains using mindfulness and other practices that his lab has proven can work. Distilling more than 20 years of research and hands-on work with thousands of patients, including Olympic athletes and coaches, and leaders in government and business, Dr. Brewer has created a clear, solution-oriented program that anyone can use to feel better - no matter how anxious they feel.
Neurotechnology and Direct Brain Communication focuses on recent neuroscientific investigations of infant brains and of patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC), both of which are at the forefront of contemporary neuroscience. The prospective use of neurotechnology to access mental states in these subjects, including neuroimaging, brain simulation, and brain computer interfaces, offers new opportunities for clinicians and researchers, but has also received specific attention from philosophical, scientific, ethical, and legal points of view. This book offers the first systematic assessment of these issues, investigating the tools neurotechnology offers to care for verbally non-communicative subjects and suggesting a multidisciplinary approach to the ethical and legal implications of ordinary and experimental practices. The book is divided into three parts: the first and second focus on the scientific and clinical implications of neurological tools for DOC patient and infant care. With reference to these developments, the third and final part presents the case for re-evaluating classical ethical and legal concepts, such as authority, informed consent, and privacy. Neurotechnology and Direct Brain Communication will appeal to researchers and postgraduate students in the fields of cognitive science, medical ethics, medical technology, and the philosophy of the mind. With implications for patient care, it will also be a useful resource for clinicians, medical centres, and health practitioners.
Brain science is at the dawn of a new era—and the technologies emerging as a result could forever alter what it means to be human. Welcome to what tech pioneer and inventor Tan Le calls "the NeuroGeneration." It will blow your mind. The human brain is perhaps the most powerful and mysterious arrangement of matter in the known universe. New discoveries that unravel this mystery and let us tap into this power offer almost limitless potential—the ability to reshape ourselves and our thought processes, to improve our health and extend our lives, and to enhance and augment the ways we interact with the world around us. It may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but it is quickly becoming reality. In The NeuroGeneration, award-winning inventor Tan Le explores exciting advancements in brain science and neurotechnology that are revolutionizing the way we think, work, and heal. Join Le as she criss-crosses the globe, introducing the brilliant neurotech innovators and neuroscientists at the frontiers of brain enhancement. Along the way, she shares incredible stories from individuals whose lives are already being transformed by their inventions—an endurance racer paralyzed in a fall, who now walks thanks to neural stimulation and an exoskeleton; a man who drives a race car with his mind; even a color-blind "cyborg" whose brain implant allows him to "hear" colors. The NeuroGeneration reveals the dizzying array of emerging technologies—including cranial stimulation that makes you learn faster, an artificial hippocampus that restores lost memories, and neural implants that aim to help us keep up with or even outpace artificial intelligence—that promise to alter the brain in unprecedented ways, unlocking human potential we never dreamed possible. Le also explores how these futuristic innovations will impact our world, disrupt the way we do business, upend healthcare as we know it, and remake our lives in wondrous and unexpected ways. As fascinating as it is timely, The NeuroGeneration offers a thrilling glimpse of the future of our species, and how changing our brains can change human life as we know it.
**Decode Your Brain Unlock the Secrets of Your Emotions with Science** Discover the intricate workings of your mind like never before with "Decode Your Brain," a captivating journey through the realms of emotional neuroscience. This insightful eBook unveils how your brain processes and regulates emotions, offering you a deeper understanding of why you feel the way you do. **Introduction to Emotional Neuroscience** Start with a comprehensive introduction to the burgeoning field of emotional neuroscience. Understand the critical role emotions play in your daily life and why they shape your experiences and decisions. **The Anatomy of Emotion** Explore the heart of your emotional world in the limbic system. Learn about the intricate roles of the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex, and how these key structures and neurotransmitters work together to regulate your feelings. **Emotion Processing in the Brain** Delve into the fascinating pathways that emotional signals take within your brain, and uncover the thalamus's vital role in emotion processing. **Neuroplasticity and Emotional Resilience** Grasp the concept of neuroplasticity and see how your brain adapts through emotional experiences. Learn practical strategies for building emotional resilience and enduring life's challenges with strength. **The Science of Happiness** Unlock the neural secrets behind joy and discover how dopamine and serotonin contribute to your sense of happiness. Discover actionable strategies to enhance your overall well-being and find joy in everyday life. **Stress and the Brain** Understand the biochemistry of stress and the profound effects of cortisol on your brain. Learn about the long-term implications of stress and practical techniques for maintaining brain health. **Fear and Anxiety** Explore the neurobiological underpinnings of fear and anxiety, focusing on the amygdala's role. Equip yourself with neuroscience-backed techniques to manage anxiety effectively. **Love and Attachment** Dive into the neurochemistry of love and the powerful effects of oxytocin. Examine how early life attachments impact your emotional life and relationships. **Trauma and Emotional Healing** Gain insights into how trauma affects the brain and explore neuroscience-informed therapies that pave the way for emotional healing and recovery. **Empathy and Social Connection** Discover the brain's empathy network and the role of mirror neurons in emotional contagion. Understand the critical importance of social bonds for a fulfilling life. **Emotional Intelligence** Learn what emotional intelligence truly means, the brain areas involved, and how you can develop higher levels of emotional intelligence for personal and professional success. **Memory and Emotion** Understand why emotional events are more memorable, the role of the hippocampus, and techniques to enhance your emotional memory. **Mood Disorders and the Brain** Delve into the neural mechanisms of depression and bipolar disorder. Stay updated on the latest advances in treatments and approaches. **Neurofeedback and Emotion Regulation** Get acquainted with the basics of neurofeedback and its applications in achieving emotional stability. Look towards the future of this promising field. **Future of Emotional Neuroscience** Stay ahead with emerging technologies in neuroscience, including AI's role in predicting emotional states and ethical considerations for the future. Unlock the hidden mysteries of your emotions and enhance your emotional well-being with "Decode Your Brain." Embark on this scientific exploration and transform your emotional life today!
Join Dr. Gregory Jantz on a 12-week journey to lasting hope—and relief—from the battle and despair of depression. When medication and therapy just don’t solve the depression plaguing you or your loved one, you can now find hope toward healing with a proven approach from a leader in depression therapy. Based on Dr. Jantz’s groundbreaking book, Healing Depression for Life, this interactive workbook will equip readers with the tools they need to find a holistic approach to treatment. Week by week, you’ll examine the chemical, emotional, physical, and spiritual causes of depression, and work to create a personalized plan based on your individual medical history. Discover a new way forward—and finally find relief when hope is nearly lost.
As a teenager, Michele Rosenthal was diagnosed with an illness so rare none of her doctor’s had actually seen a case. She recovered, but found as an adult that she was suffering from a storehouse of nightmarish memories from her near-fatal illness. For years she experienced PTSD, until she developed tools that worked to heal her symptoms. In Heal Your PTSD, Rosenthal applies the tools and ideas she developed from reclaiming her own life after trauma. As she says, “We’re all individual in our traumas, but completely universal in our post-trauma experience. Every trauma survivor needs education, compassion, creativity, ideas, hope, and belief, to name a few.” She tackles post trauma identity, the science of the brain and body (as it relates to trauma), common problems and how to resolve them, how to gain (and maintain) momentum, and so much more. She provides readers not only with healing thoughts on each topic, but actionable steps for moving forward with their lives.
Discover how to shed old thinking patterns—and live more joyfully with food. Are you ready to get to the roots of your challenges around food—whether it's gratuitous snacking, compulsive or emotional eating, indulging cravings, overeating, or other disheartening habits? Be ready to get mindful. Mindfulness can be the deciding factor between your successful adoption of a healthy vegan diet and repeated frustrating attempts. This simple technique goes under the surface of what is hampering your happiness, providing a sought-after solution to many of life's ups and downs by rewiring your reactivity to challenges. Certified mindfulness meditation facilitator, award winning health educator, and longtime vegan advocate Lani Muelrath has been practicing mindfulness meditation for 25 years. In The Mindful Vegan, she teaches you how to practice mindfulness and shows how it can bring freedom and a new joy to your eating—and living—experience. Backed by extensive research, with step-by-step instructions, personal stories, positivity, humor, and a handful of delicious recipes, The Mindful Vegan will help you emancipate yourself from the stranglehold that mindless and compulsive eating have on your weight, health, food choices, and, most of all, peace of mind. With Lani's guidance, you'll learn the techniques of mindfulness meditation, opening the door to creating a more resilient vegan lifestyle. You'll discover why eating in a way that lines up with your convictions about health, the environment, and ethics reduces stress and increases happiness. The Mindful Vegan sets you on a path to cultivating your capacity for genuine happiness and a more peaceful life--in a way that is personally satisfying and aligned with your deepest values. This book is for anyone who wants to be free of frustrating and baffling eating behaviors, experience a new ease around eating, and discover their naturally healthy body and weight. Stop stressing. Start living—and eating—mindfully. Your body and mind will thank you.
Learn how to reset your focus, productivity, and overall capacity for happiness. Yes, it's that important. In our modern age, we are constantly flooded with dopamine. That might sound like a good thing, but it means that we constantly require more and more stimulation to feel simple happiness. It's a very, very bad thing. It's the root of why we can't accomplish what we want, and why we can't even feel what we want. Learn how to detox your dopamine, biohack your nutrition, and master the art of energizing sleep. Dopamine Detox is a book that teaches you exactly what dopamine is and isn't. It's the pleasure hormone, but that doesn't mean more is better. You'll get various techniques, all scientifically proven and validated, to regulate your dopamine to healthy levels. You'll see how 1, 3, and 7 day detoxes can work, and you'll also learn about the other ways you can prepare your body for peak performance, such as with your gut biome, your sleep, and how small nudges can make you the healthiest person you know. Easy yet effective strategies to be present, mindful, and in the moment. Nick Trenton grew up in rural Illinois and is quite literally a farm boy. His best friend growing up was his trusty companion Leonard the dachshund. RIP Leonard. Eventually, he made it off the farm and obtained a BS in Economics, followed by an MA in Behavioral Psychology. Discover the keys to peak performance in all aspects of life, in 10 minutes a day.
It is well-known that having a baby can be a time of joy but also one of anxiety and even depression for new mothers. Indeed it is very common for new mothers to experience a short period of distress following childbirth, often referred to as 'baby blues'. Usually this passes quite quickly, however for more than 1 in 10 women, this distressing experience can be more prolonged. This practical self-help book based on Compassion Focused Therapy will help women to recognise some of the symptoms and, where appropriate, to normalise them, thereby alleviating their distress. It will also guide mothers-to-be and new mothers through the maze of confusing feelings that can arise. Not only will this book cover the basic experiences and symptoms associated with anxiety and depression and childbirth, an evolutionary model of why this occurs, and an outline of the basic Compassionate Mind model, it will guide the reader through a series of exercises that they can use for themselves to develop their compassionate mind and work on their difficulties.
