physiological aspects

Emphasizes the importance of exercise and gives instructions for several exercises to be done alone or with a friend.

In a discussion of his research on the waking and dreaming brain, psychiatrist Hobson introduces a new concept of conscious states.

A handbook for coping with sleep disorders.

Sadako, hospitalized with leukemia, races against time to fold one thousand paper cranes in an attempt to verify the legend that by doing so a sick person will become healthy.

Examines what researchers have discovered about the structure, function, and development of the human brain, and looks at how their discoveries can be applied to teaching techniques in the classroom.

Discusses the implications of a society that is functioning on too little sleep, citing the Chernobyl and Three Mile Island nuclear accidents, and space shuttle Challenger disaster as examples of what can happen when people are deprived of sleep.

Oliver Sacks explores the power of music in the lives of ordinary people, as well as individuals with neurological and other conditions.

Discusses the importance and benefits of regular, moderate physical activity; provides information about aerobic fitness, muscular fitness training, and nutrition and weight control; and shows how to improve performance in work and sport.

Discusses how exercise improves one's capacity to learn and handle stress, anxiety, depression, attention deficit, addiction, hormonal changes, and aging.