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Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Formats
Description
By the year 2000 half of the people in the United States were over the age of 50. By 2030, 70 million elderly will account for 20% of the U.S. population. The percentage of the population with Alzheimer's disease is significantly on the rise and by 2025 there will be a 45% increase in developed countries and a 215% increase in developing countries. Aging populations face many other issues involving cognitive decline. Building an Ageless Mind offers...
2) High-octane brain: 5 science-based steps to sharpen your memory and reduce your risk of Alzheimer's
Author
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Author of the iconic bestsellers This Is Your Brain on Music and The Organized Mind, Daniel Levitin turns his keen insights to what happens in our brains as we age; why we should think about health span, not life span; and, based on a rigorous analysis of neuroscientific evidence, how you can make the most of your seventies, eighties, and nineties today, no matter how old you are now"--
Publisher
PBS DVD Video
Pub. Date
c2002.
Language
English
Description
Disc One: Explore the workings of the human brain as humans move from baby to child. Includes expert commentary, personal histories and cutting edge animation.
Disc Two: Explore the workings of the human brain as humans move through the teenage years.
Disc Three: Explores the workings of the human brain as humans move from adulthood into old age.
Author
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
The Mature Mind delivers good news for those in the second half of life, with an extraordinary account of cutting-edge neuroscience, groundbreaking psychology, fascinating vignettes from history and case studies, and practical advice for personal growth strategies. Gene Cohen, a renowned psychiatrist and gerontologist, draws from more than thirty years of research to show that surprising positive changes in our brains have the powerful potential to...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Throughout our life, we look for ways to keep our mind sharp and effortlessly productive. Now, globe trotting neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age. Keep Sharp debunks common myths about aging and cognitive decline, explores whether there's a "best" diet or exercise regimen for the brain,...
Author
Publisher
BenBella Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"From Dr. Marc Milstein, known for his engaging talks on brain science, The Age-Proof Brain is a practical and accessible guide that turns cutting-edge medical research into easy-to-follow advice to help you fire on all cylinders-no matter your age"--
Author
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Overview: In the past, the brain was considered an autonomous organ, self-contained and completely separate from the body's immune system. But over the past twenty years, neuroimmunologist Michal Schwartz, together with her research team, not only has overturned this misconception but has brought to light revolutionary new understandings of brain health and repair. In this book Schwartz describes her research journey, her experiments, and the triumphs...
12) The Aging Brain
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
We’re all getting older every day, and scientific research has shown that starting in our twenties, some brain functions begin a linear decline. But is old age all doom and gloom?..Not at all! While it’s true that some functions in the aging brain decline, neuroscientists have discovered that many other brain functions remain stable - or even improve - as we age. Furthermore, nurture plays as significant a role as nature, and there are a number...
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