Save Your Brain: The 5 Things You Must Do to Keep Your Mind Young and Sharp

by Nussbaum, Paul

• ISBN13: 9780071713764
• ISBN10: 007171376X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-04-09
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

Summary

Maybe you find yourself forgetting names or searching for the right words. Or you see your elderly mother struggling with dementia and worry that you're witnessing your future. You take supplements and do the New York Times crossword puzzles to keep your mind active, but is that enough? What can you do to achieve a lifestyle that champions your brain health?

Author Biography

Paul David Nussbaum is a clinical neuropsychologistwho specializes in aging across the lifespanand brain health. He lectures nationally and internationally onthe human brain, brain-behavior relations, diseases of thebrain, and brain health promotion.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
The Importance of Brain Health	p. 17
How Your Brain Works	p. 31
Adopting a Healthy Brain Lifestyle	p. 51
The Five Critical Areas of Brain Health	p. 61
Critical Area 1: Socialization	p. 77
Critical Area 2: Physical Activity	p. 91
Critical Area 3: Mental Stimulation	p. 105
Critical Area 4: Spirituality	p. 125
Critical Area 5: Nutrition	p. 141
Pioneering a Bold Future for Brain Health	p. 187
Resources	p. 197
Index	p. 205
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