| Description |
xv, 270 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction: Your future self -- Part I: The new game-changing rules of brain aging. The high-octane brain revolution ; The journey begins ; A fresh start: how to maximize your brain health -- Part II: 5 steps to a high-octane brain: the EXCELS method. Step 1: EXercise is the X-factor ; Step 2: Consume healthy food ; Step 3: Engage and learn ; Step 4: Lower stress and boost well-being ; Step 5: Sleep for better brain power -- Part III: High-octane brain role models. Meet your brain health success squad: high-octane brain role models ages 44 to 83 ; Meet your brain health hall of famers: high-octane brain role models ages 91 to 103 -- Coda: Meredith and Lou: closing the circle -- Appendix I: How to use the high-octane brain tracker ; High-octane action plan form ; High-octane tracker -- Appendix II: Dr. Melanie Chandler on treatment of mild cognitive impairment. |
| Summary |
A Harvard- and Yale-trained neuropsychologist outlines a research-supported program for bolstering the memory and protecting the brain from Alzheimer's, drawing on cutting-edge approaches from eight brain-health experts to discuss related nutritional, fitness and preventative therapy options. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-255) and index. |
| Summary |
Braun presents a program to boost memory and dramatically decrease the risk of Alzheimer's. It features five practical steps: exercise; healthy food; engagement; lowering stress; and sleep. Packed with valuable tips that you can implement immediately, her book will finally put the future of your brain in your control. -- adapted from back cover |
| Subject |
Alzheimer's disease -- Prevention.
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Memory disorders in old age -- Prevention.
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Alzheimer's disease -- Prevention
(OCoLC)fst00806584
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Memory disorders in old age -- Prevention
(OCoLC)fst01015956
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| Genre/Form |
Self-help publications (OCoLC)fst01941328
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Self-help publications.
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| Added Author |
Postal, Karen, writer of foreword.
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| ISBN |
9781454937784 (hardcover) |
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1454937785 (hardcover) |
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