Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Sarah McKay, DPhil, is a neuroscientist and science communicator who specializes in translating brain science research into simple, usable strategies for health and well-being. She is also the author of several brain health-related books. Sarah founded the Neuroscience Academy, where she teaches applied neuroscience and brain health to people around the world.
Your ticket to a healthier brain and a healthier you!
Your brain, like every part of your body, needs and deserves all the TLC you can give it so you can live a long and healthy life. In Brain Health For Dummies, neuroscientist and author Dr. Sarah McKay walks you through some simple and easy steps you can take—right now—to get smarter, stay healthier, and better support the elders in your life.
This is the ultimate, evidence-based guide to help you understand how your brain works around the clock to keep you sharp, healthy, and happy. It offers straightforward advice to help you optimize your brain health, including:
- How to lessen your chance of disease and decline by managing common health risks
- Simple lifestyle tips to help you maintain a healthy brain at every stage of life
- Sex- and age-specific strategies to help keep your brain in top form
Optimal performance is something your brain works on all day long. Make sure you're living your best life by learning how to maintain your hardest-working organ with Brain Health For Dummies. Grab a copy today!
Introduction 1
Part 1: An Introduction to Brain Health 5
Chapter 1: Embracing Brain Health Fundamentals 7
Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Brain and Nervous System 13
Chapter 3: Measuring and Monitoring Brain Health 31
Chapter 4: Examining Brain Health Disorders and Diseases 41
Chapter 5: Calculating the Causes and Risks of Brain Health Problems 69
Part 2: Charting Brain Health at Different Ages and Stages 75
Chapter 6: Nurturing Healthy Brain Development in Childhood 77
Chapter 7: Fostering Healthy Brain Development in Adolescence 97
Chapter 8: Supporting Healthy Brain Aging 119
Part 3: Beyond Aging: Other Factors That Impact Brain Health 141
Chapter 9: Understanding the Interplay of Sex and Gender in Brain Health 143
Chapter 10: Managing Brain Health after Head Injury 167
Chapter 11: Wondering at the World: The Environment and Brain Health 179
Part 4: Keeping Your Brain Healthy 187
Chapter 12: Nourishing Your Brain: Nutrition and Brain Health 189
Chapter 13: Moving Your Body for Brain Health 207
Chapter 14: Sleeping Your Way to Better Brain Health 223
Chapter 15: Socializing Your Way to a Healthier Brain 243
Chapter 16: Challenging Your Cognition for Better Brain Health 263
Part 5: Avoiding Brain Health Hazards 275
Chapter 17: Buffering Against Toxic Stress 277
Chapter 18: Rethinking Drugs and Alcohol 299
Chapter 19: Avoiding Metabolic Syndrome 311
Chapter 20: Avoiding Hearing Loss 321
Part 6: The Part of Tens 331
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Hurt Your Happy, Healthy Brain 333
Chapter 22: Ten Functions of a High-Performing, Happy, Healthy Brain 339
Index 345
Maintain a healthy brain for life
The brain is your hardest-working organ. Brain Health For Dummies shows you how to support its many functions, so it can keep thriving for years to come. Brain health is important for your mood and mental health, performance at school and work, and your well-being as you age. With the simple strategies inside, you can keep your brain in top shape and lessen your chance of decline later in life. This book explains the science behind brain health and gives you advice you can use as you become your own brain health coach.
Inside . . .
- Get to know your brain
- Measure and boost brain health
- Raise healthy brains at any age
- Spot and avoid brain health risks
- Debunk common brain myths
- Build habits for a sharper mind
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Sarah McKay, DPhil, is a neuroscientist and science communicator who specializes in translating brain science research into simple, usable strategies for health and well-being. She is also the author of several brain health-related books. Sarah founded the Neuroscience Academy, where she teaches applied neuroscience and brain health to people around the world.