Brain Rules for Aging Well: 10 Principles for Staying Vital, Happy, and Sharp
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (938 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0996032673 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
All of it is captivating. How come I can never find my keys? Why don?t I sleep as well as I used to? Why do my friends keep repeating the same stories? What can I do to keep my brain sharp? Scientists know. A great deal of it is unexpected.In his New York Times best seller Brain Rules, Medina showed us how our brains really work?and why we ought to redesign our workplaces and schools to match. The second section focuses on the thinking brain, explaining how working memory and executive function change with time. Each section is sprinkled with practical advice?for example, the fascinating benefits of dancing?and the brain science behind each intervention.The final section is about the future. Or you may be deeply concerned about your loved ones who are. Medina connects all the chapters into a plan for maintaining your brain health.You may already be experiencing the sometimes-unpleasant effects of the aging process. In a book destined to be a classic on aging, Medina?s fascinating stories and infectious sense of humor breathe life into the science.Brain Rules for Aging Well is organized into four sections, each laying out fami
He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School -- a provocative book that takes on the way our schools and work environments are designed and Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five. He lives in Seattle, Washington, with his wife and two boys.. Medina is an affiliate professor of bioengineering at the University of Washington School of Medicine. About the AuthorJohn Medina, a developmental molecular biologist, has a lifelong fascination with how the mind reacts to and organizes information
He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School -- a provocative book that takes on the way our schools and work environments are designed and Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five.