Robert Sapolsky

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Discover some of the secrets of what makes us human—unique among all species on Earth—with this intriguing two-course set. First, in Understanding the Mysteries of Human Behavior, learn the scientific basis behind the often-puzzling ways that humans behave. Then, in Being Human: Life Lessons from the Frontiers of Science, get a multidisciplinary perspective on our behavioral similarities with other animals—as well as what sets us apart.

Explore what the latest research in neuroscience and the behavioral sciences can add to our understanding of how the human brain evolved and functions and why humans act the way they do. In Understanding the Mysteries of Human Behavior, gain powerful insights into behavior we have all experienced but that has always been a mystery. And in Biology and Human Behavior, explore the interactions between the brain, mind, body, and environment that have a surprising influence on how we behave and that make us the individuals we are.

Learn how stress affects your body, and strengthen your skills at assessing the truth behind medical information and advice in this set by an award-winning neurobiologist and a medical doctor. In Stress and Your Body, Professor Robert Sapolsky explains the nuts and bolts of the stress-response system, its various effects on the body, and its ramifications on psychological health. And in Medical Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths: What We Think We Know May Be Hurting Us, neurologist and Professor Steven Novella gives you a solid foundation for what constitutes good health information and how to look for it, and then guides you through some of the most prevalent and enduring medical myths.

Discover what the exciting field of neuroscience reveals about how the intricate inner workings of the human brain produce all the experiences of daily life. The Neuroscience of Everyday Life, by distinguished neuroscientist and Princeton University Professor Sam Wang, covers a remarkable range of subjects in 36 richly detailed lectures. Then, join acclaimed neurobiologist Professor Robert Sapolsky for an undeniably fascinating study of what, specifically, makes you you. Being Human: Life Lessons from the Frontiers of Science is a 12-lecture course that takes you to the front lines of scientific research and offers you a new perspective on the supposedly quirky nature of being ourselves.

Take this opportunity to learn about the effects of poor sleep and stress on the systems of your body, as well as how to improve your sleep and alleviate stress, in this course duo by two master biologists. First, in Professor H. Craig Heller’s, Secrets of Sleep Science—From Dreams to Disorders, learn what happens in the sleeping brain; the necessity of restful and adequate sleep; and coping mechanisms for disruptions to sleep. Then, in Professor Robert Sapolsky’s Stress and Your Body, explore the nuts and bolts of the stress-response system, its various effects on the body, its ramifications on psychological health, and more.

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Join two of the country's foremost medical researchers for the latest findings on cancer and stress in this important course duo. What Science Knows about Cancer reports from the front lines of the war on cancer with a precise—yet thoroughly accessible—guide to how the disease develops, thrives, and can potentially be conquered. Stress and Your Body gives you thorough knowledge of how and why stress affects you the way it does by exploring the nuts and bolts of the stress-response system, its various effects on the body, its ramifications on psychological health, and more.

Embark on the scientific quest to understand the human mind and our humanity--the very essence of who we are and how we live our lives—in this thought-provoking course set. In Professor Patrick Grim's Philosophy of Mind, you'll learn powerful tools provided by philosophy for investigating the mysteries of thinking, feeling, and perceiving. And in Professor Robert Sapolsky's Being Human, you'll learn about the mechanisms of human behavior through evolutionary biology, neuroscience, anthropology, psychology, sociology, and other related fields.

Gain a greater understanding of the human brain and ways you can use it to improve your mental health with this two-course set. In Optimizing Brain Fitness, learn how to take advantage of the fundamental principles of brain operation and build the brain you want to live with for the rest of your life. Then, in Stress and Your Body, explore the nuts and bolts of the stress-response system and its effects on your everyday health.

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Get a comprehensive understanding of the principles of good health and nutrition, as well as an awareness of the practices and bad information that can harm your health, in this four-course set taught by eminent health professionals and scientists. In Nutrition Made Clear, explore with Professor Roberta H. Anding the fundamentals of good nutrition and learn how to practically apply them to your unique lifestyle. In Lifelong Health: Achieving Optimum Well-Being at Any Age, taught by Professor Anthony A. Goodman, get an essential reference guide to healthy living, packed with information and advice rooted in the latest scientific understanding of nutrition, physiology, and other related fields. In Stress and Your Body, Professor Robert Sapolsky explains the nuts and bolts of the stress-response system, its various effects on the body, and its ramifications on psychological health. And in Medical Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths: What We Think We Know May Be Hurting Us, neurologist and Professor Steven Novella gives you a solid foundation for what constitutes good health information and how to look for it, and then guides you through some of the most prevalent and enduring medical myths.