| Description |
2 videodiscs (approximately 360 min.) : DVD video, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (vi, 118 pages ; 19 cm). |
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digital video rda |
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DVD |
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video file DVD rda |
| Series |
The Great courses. Better living. Health & wellness ; no. 1633 |
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Great courses (DVD). Better living. Health & wellness ;
no. 1633.
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| Note |
"Course no. 1633." |
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Accompanied by the course guidebook of the same title. |
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"12 lectures / 30 minutes per lecture"--Container. |
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Accompanying guidebook entitled: "The aging brain, course guidebook" by "Professor Thad A. Polk, University of Michigan." |
| Bibliography |
Guidebook includes bibliography. |
| Contents |
Disc 1. 1. The aging mind : what changes? -- 2. Why don't we live forever? -- 3. Is aging a disease? -- 4. Aging and brain structure -- 5. Aging and brain function -- 6. Emotional aging -- Disc. 2. 7. Strategies for an aging memory -- 8. Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease -- 9. Parkinson's Disease and stroke -- 10. Aging well : staying active -- 11. Aging well : diet and stress -- 12. The science of immortality. |
| Performer |
Thad A. Polk, lecturer. |
| Summary |
With a mix of scientific research and practical applications, Professor Polk brings cutting-edge science to life. He takes you down to the cellular and even molecular level of the brain to show you why certain functions decline, how some aspects of brain aging are under genetic control, and what you can do to prolong your health and keep your mind sharp. |
| System Details |
DVD video, Dolby digital, NTSC. |
| Subject |
Brain -- Aging.
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Brain -- Diseases -- Age factors.
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Older people -- Mental health.
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Brain -- Aging.
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Brain -- Diseases -- Age factors.
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Older people -- Mental health.
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| Genre/Form |
Lectures.
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Educational films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Educational films.
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Lectures.
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Nonfiction films.
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| Added Author |
Polk, Thad A.
Aging brain, course guidebook.
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Teaching Company, production company.
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| Added Title |
Aging brain, course guidebook.
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| ISBN |
1629972894 |
| Standard No. |
9781629972893 |
| Music No. |
ID1633A-01 Great Courses |
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PB1633A Teaching Company |
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1633 Teaching Company |
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