Reviews"If you value your brain, and you want the best current advice on how to keep it healthy -- what to do, and what not to do -- then this book should become your bible. It's advice is thorough, backed up by the best available research, and accessible. You can't change your genes, and you can't change your past life. But this book will show you that there can be real value in making changes going forwards, and what those changes should be." Barry Gordon, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Neurology and Cognitive Science Director, Cognitive Neurology/Neuropsychology Division, Department of Neurology Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions and University, Baltimore, MD
Dewey Edition23
SynopsisFrom a Harvard- and Yale- trained neuropsychologist and a national leader in the field of brain health, a science-backed program to boost memory and dramatically decrease the risk of Alzheimer's in five steps. American adults fear Alzheimer¹s more than any other disease (including cancer), and because many people do not realize there is no genetic cause for 99 percent of Alzheimer¹s cases, they do not take the necessary steps to change lifestyle factors shown to significantly protect against the disease. In her debut book, board-certified neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Braun inspires readers to make lasting improvements by understanding the truth about brain health and providing expert guidance through the maze of conflicting media advice on supplements, brain games, nutrition, and exercise. Braun interviews eight leading brain health experts, combining their insights with cutting-edge research to offer proven strategies to implement the five steps of the High-Octane Brain. Interactive exercises guide readers to develop a personalized program for optimal brain health. Dr. Braun provides a tracking system with a visual depiction of progress, and shows the High-Octane Brain plan in action through the lives of clients. Packed with valuable tips that you can implement immediately to minimize common "brain blips," exercises to boost your memory within minutes, and inspiring insights from nine High-Octane Brain role models ages 44 to 103, this groundbreaking book will finally put the future of your brain in your control., From a board-certified neuropsychologist and a national leader in the field of brain health, a science-backed program to prevent Alzheimer's that offers five strategies to avert cognitive decline. American adults fear Alzheimer's more than any other disease (including cancer), and because many people do not realize there is no direct genetic cause for 95 percent of Alzheimer's cases, they do not take the necessary steps to change lifestyle factors shown to significantly protect against the disease. In her debut book, Harvard- and Yale-trained, board-certified neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Braun inspires readers to make lasting improvements by understanding the truth about brain health. After dispelling the myths and misunderstandings, Braun offers proven strategies to implement the five features of the High-Octane Brain: improved nutrition, regular exercise, sufficient sleep, reduced stress, and increased engagement. Then readers can evaluate where they stand on the High-Octane Brain spectrum with a Memory and Brain Health Assessment quiz, and develop a personalized program for optimal brain health. Braun offers a tracking system to provide a visual depiction of your progress. Packed with valuable tips that you can implement immediately to minimize common "brain blips," memory exercises to grow neuronal connections, and personal accounts from Super Agers or High-Octane Brain role models, this groundbreaking book will finally put the future of your brain in your control., From a board-certified neuropsychologist and a national leader in the field of brain health, a science-backed program to prevent Alzheimer's that offers five strategies to avert cognitive decline. American adults fear Alzheimer's more than any other disease (including cancer), and because many people do not realise there is no direct genetic cause for 95 percent of Alzheimer's cases, they do not take the necessary steps to change lifestyle factors shown to significantly protect against the disease. In her debut book, Harvard- and Yale-trained board-certified neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Braun inspires readers to make lasting improvements by helping them understand the truth about brain health and providing guidance through the maze of conflicting media advice. Braun interviews eight leading brain health experts, combining their insights with cutting-edge research to offer proven strategies to implement the five features of the High-Octane Brain: improved nutrition, regular exercise, sufficient sleep, reduced stress, and increased engagement. Then readers can evaluate where they stand on the High-Octane Brain spectrum with a memory and brain health assessment quiz, and develop a personalised program for optimal brain health. Dr. Braun offers a tracking system to provide a visual depiction of your progress. Packed with valuable tips that you can implement immediately to minimise common 'brain blips,' memory exercises to boost your memory within minutes, and personal accounts from nine High-Octane Brain role models ages 44 to 103, this groundbreaking book will finally put the future of your brain in your control.
LC Classification NumberRC523.2