Syndetics cover image
Image from Syndetics

Your best brain ever : a complete guide & workout / Michael S. Sweeney. Including "Brain Boosters" / by Cynthia R. Green, Ph. D.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, [2014]Description: 239 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1426211708 (pbk.)
  • 9781426211706 (pbk.) :
Subject(s):
Contents:
Sustain your brain -- changing the forecast -- Redefining reality -- A body in motion -- Name that tune -- Attention, please -- Instant replay -- More than words -- Take charge -- Live smart.
Summary: "National Geographic presents a comprehensive guide to fighting mental decline. With cutting-edge neuroscience, information about Alzheimer's, fascinating case studies, and tips to fight brain aging symptoms such as slower mental acuity and "senior moments," this smart, engaging guide will help keep your memory sharp and your mind active. Fun, age-defying exercises--from body stretches to word games to foods that help you think--help the brain perform at its best, just like exercising does for other parts of the body."-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 616.805 S974 Available 33111007482595
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

National Geographic presents a comprehensive guide to fighting mental decline. With cutting-edge neuroscience, information about Alzheimer's, fascinating case studies, and tips to fight brain aging symptoms such as slower mental acuity and "senior moments," this smart, engaging guide will help keep your memory sharp and your mind active. Fun, age-defying exercises--from body stretches to word games to foods that help you think--help the brain perform at its best, just like exercising does for other parts of the body. Leading memory loss expert Cynthia R. Green, PhD, and eminent science writer Michael Sweeney have created a book both informational and practical that gives readers everything they need to know about the care and feeding of one of the body's most important organs: the brain.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 230-232) and index.

Sustain your brain -- changing the forecast -- Redefining reality -- A body in motion -- Name that tune -- Attention, please -- Instant replay -- More than words -- Take charge -- Live smart.

"National Geographic presents a comprehensive guide to fighting mental decline. With cutting-edge neuroscience, information about Alzheimer's, fascinating case studies, and tips to fight brain aging symptoms such as slower mental acuity and "senior moments," this smart, engaging guide will help keep your memory sharp and your mind active. Fun, age-defying exercises--from body stretches to word games to foods that help you think--help the brain perform at its best, just like exercising does for other parts of the body."-- Provided by publisher.

Share

Powered by Koha