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Elizabeth Ricker is a leading neuroscientist with degrees in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from MIT and Mind, Brain, and Education from Harvard. Eli Ricker is the author of Smarter Tomorrow: How 15 minutes of Neurohacking a day can help you work better, think faster and get more done (Little Brown Spark/Hachette, 2021), winner of a 2022 International Nautilus Book Award. Eli Ricker has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Magazine, The Hindu, Fast company, The Stylist and more.<b>The Next Big Idea Club’s May 2025 Must-Read Books: </b>An informative and practical guide to all aspects of brain health, from maximizing your mental well-being today to protecting your brain against future serious health issues.
- Panio Gianopoulos, Next Big Idea Club
Neuroscientist Ricker encourages readers to explore freely and follow their curiosity. A blend of science and self-care that dips into topics of contemporary interest, including neurodiversity, the significance of sleep, and shifts in the aging brain.
- Maggie Knapp, Library Journal
A "Must Read" of 2025 by The Next Big Idea Club
This practical and informative guide shows you how to maximize your mental wellbeing to protect your brain's future health.
Leading neuroscientist Elizabeth R. Ricker reveals how the brain works and shows you how you can look after your most vital organ to improve your memory and concentration at any age. Discover what mental "wellbeing" really means through the science behind a positive mindset, resilience, concentration, and memory, as well as low mood, depression, and brain fog.
From the importance of sleep and stress management to understanding why brain disorders such as dementia occur – and the steps you can take to maximize your brain health – this hard-working guide applies the latest medical research to the everyday, with simple illustrations, checklists, FAQs, and myth busters to help you better understand your mind and enhance your long-term quality of life.