Staying Sharp
9 Keys for a Youthful Brain through Modern Science and Ageless Wisdom
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
The book Dr. Christiane Northrup promised “will change your mind and your brain in the best possible way,” Staying Sharp is the practical guidebook for building and maintaining a sharp, healthy, and vibrant mind.
A strong memory and a healthy brain aren’t as difficult to maintain as one might think. Combining the latest neuroscience research with age-old wisdom about resilience, mindfulness, and stress reduction, Drs. Henry Emmons and David Alter show that vibrant aging is within reach. Together they demonstrate how to blend the best of modern science and Eastern holistic medicine to form a powerful drug-free program that will maintain a youthful mind and a happy life.
With more than fifty-five years of combined experience in the fields of neuroscience and psychiatry, Dr. Emmons and Dr. Alter have taken their expertise and translated the fundamentals of brain science into an easily accessible collection of the nine key lessons proven to preserve and strengthen mental acuity. Filled with easy-to-understand theories and practical exercises to work out your brain, Staying Sharp provides you with “reliable information on how to minimize cognitive decline” (The New York Times) so you can live more joyfully, age more gracefully, and build intimacy in your relationships, no matter what your age.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this thoughtful guide, psychiatrist Emmons (The Chemistry of Calm) and clinical psychologist Alter offer tips about how to retain your memory and mental agility as you age. The authors say that it's important to identify how you wish to "engage the aging process" and then develop skills and practices that will enable you to live "with a joyful heart." They describe nine key "pillars of health" that contribute to a "youthful brain," including movement, nourishment, and optimism. Emmons and Alter maintain an encouraging tone throughout, beginning with their discussion of managing feelings of being distracted or overwhelmed. This book, they assure readers, presents an opportunity to learn how to retain "brain vitality." It's also a study of resilience designed to help readers in an era in which "80 is the new 60." The authors, who have worked together for over 25 years, dub their approach an intersection of Eastern tradition and Western science. Some readers may be skeptical, but for those open to new ways of thinking and acting, this book will provide a valuable start.