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The Complete 2-in-1 Senior Exercise Collection brings you two best-selling wellness guides for adults over 60 who want to move better, feel stronger, and stay independent.

“What is MND? What does it do to our bodies? Most importantly — what we can do in return?” When Graham Dargie was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) at the age of 45, his world was turned upside down. Faced with a relentless condition known for its rapid progression and lack of a cure, he instinctively refused to accept the status quo. Instead, he embarked on a journey of discovery — exploring what MND is, how it affects the body, and, most importantly, what can be done in response.

An unlikely pilgrim battles agoraphobia to reclaim life beyond the sofa. The 800-kilometer journey along the Camino Frances provides a scenic backdrop to ponder midlife crisis and chronic illness, an empty nest and marital discord, military service and post-traumatic stress, rage and grief, heartbreak and fear - and the way forward.

Robert O’Brien loves cars. Growing up in Dublin, they provided a welcome refuge from the human interaction he found so difficult. His father’s race car, a BMW E30 M3 Sport Evolution he named the Beast, became his alter ego—powerful, admired, confident—and Robert began a quest to become a worthy owner. He completed a university degree, took courses to conquer his stutter and tried to come to terms with his sexuality. But still he remained more comfortable in the fantasy worlds of video games and television.

Learning to adapt to life after being diagnosed with chronic pain and illness is extremely difficult. Life as you knew it, along with your hopes and dreams for your life, literally gets turned upside down in an instant. This comes with a lot of deep complicated emotions from grief, sadness, anger, frustration to living in a constant state of uncertainty and stress. Most people assume that if you get sick, a medical professional like Dr. House will work endlessly until they have answers and a cure so you can go back to living the life you used to know.

It only takes a second to change your life. At age 21, Ryan Atkins had everything going for him: A full-ride scholarship in a prestigious business program, a well-paying internship, an opportunity to pitch a business plan to venture capitalists in New York City. He was living his dreams and preparing for a future of success. But the day before leaving for New York, Ryan was in a life-altering car accident that robbed him of the use of his arms and legs. Paralyzed from the shoulders down, he found himself struggling to grasp just how fundamentally his life had changed.

Manche Menschen sind wie Sternschnuppen in der Nacht. Für Willa ist es Elias, der ihre Dunkelheit durchbricht: Wo die Sterne uns sehen ist der erste Liebesroman der bewegenden New-Adult-Reihe Skyline von Justine Pust. Studentin Willa engagiert sich im Ehrenamt und leitet gleich mehrere Selbsthilfegruppen: Für andere da zu sein, bedeutet ihr alles – gleichzeitig gelingt es ihr nur so, ihr inneres Gleichgewicht aufrechtzuerhalten. Als Willa Elias im Gemeindezentrum bei der Rollstuhl-Basketballgruppe kennenlernt, fliegen zwischen ihnen die Funken.

Poco se habla de cómo viven y disfrutan las personas que tienen una discapacidad: ceguera, sordera, parálisis cerebral o autismo no son un impedimento para sentir y generar placer...

Combining stretching with balance exercises will only further enhance your results. Some of the benefits of stretching are improved posture, pain relief, enhanced range of motion and increased energy levels. So, if you are looking for a step-by-step guide of fully illustrated home workouts for fall prevention, and improved stability and posture, this is the perfect book for you.

The word conquer has changed meaning for Bryan Anderson. As a U.S. army sergeant in Iraq, it meant taking down the enemy. After becoming Iraq’s fourth triple amputee from a roadside explosive, what he had to conquer got a bit more personal. On October 23, 2005, the moment Bryan looked down and realized he no longer had legs, he cracked a joke. It was a tragedy that could break many, but Bryan transformed it into something positive, something that propelled him forward.

In early spring of 2006, beloved From Gents' Pens author D. A. Grady's life changed forever when his Chevy pickup connected with a metal guard rail on highway US 290, between Austin and Houston. When EMTs arrived on the scene and placed him into their Medevac helicopter, his left leg from below the knee remained behind in his truck, still in his boot.

The way our lives are today, it’s only natural we all face some stress and anxiety. But when this panic becomes overwhelming and prevents you from living your life, then it’s time to take action and manage your anxiety! With this unique guide, you can learn everything about anxiety and relevant disorders so you can control your emotions and lead a peaceful life.