The Better Brain Book

The Better Brain Book

<b><b>From the author of the #1 </b><i>New York Times</i><b> bestseller </b><i>Grain Brain </i><b>and <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>Brain Make</i></b><i>r</i><b>...</b><br /><br /><b> Loss of memory is not a natural part of aging—and this book explains why.</b></b><p> </p><p>Celebrated neurologist David Perlmutter reveals how everyday memory-loss—misplacing car keys, forgetting a name, losing concentration in meetings—is actually a warning sign of a distressed brain. Here he and Carol Colman offer a simple plan for repairing those problems, clarifying misconstrued connections between memory loss and aging, and regaining and maintaining mental clarity by offering the tools for:</p><p><b>Building</b> a better brain through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and brain workouts</p><p><b>Coping</b> with specific brain disorders such as stroke, vascular dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, and Lou Gehrig's disease</p><p><b>Understanding</b> risk factors and individually tailoring a diet and supplementary program</p><p>Features a "Life Style Audit," quizzes, a brain fitness program with the most effective ways to exercise your brain, and a nutritional program that details the best brain food and supplements.</p>