About This Book
Insight and actionable information on keeping your brain sharp as you age
Your brain controls who you areâhow you think, feel, and act. As you age, it's not uncommon to want to remain as sharp and "with it" as you were in your younger years. Whether you want to hone your memory, manage stress and anxiety, or simply eat brain-healthy food, Staying Sharp For Dummies shows you how to keep your mind sharp, agile, and creative well into your golden years.
Research shows anyone can improve brain performanceâand it's never too late to make changes to achieve your optimal brain health. While brain exercises certainly help, it's also vital to promote healthier living as a holistic way to support brain health. Staying Sharp For Dummies explains how keeping physically fit, eating right, managing stress, and even connecting with others helps give your brain the boost it needs to stay sharpâwell into your golden years.
- Build a better brain through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and brain workouts
- Cope with a specific brain disorder, such as stroke, Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's
- Stay sharp and improve memory and concentration
- Access an online bonus chapter from Alzheimer's For Dummies and Dementia For Dummies
If you or a loved one are looking for authoritative, accessible guidance on staying sharp, this essential guide endorsed by the American Geriatric Society and the American Geriatric Society Health in Aging Foundation covers the gamut of lifestyle and activity changes that can maximize brain function and health.
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Part 1 Getting Started with Staying Sharp
- Part 2 Boosting Your Memory
- Part 3 Managing Stress: Relaxing Mind and Body
- Part 4 Improving Your Lifestyle: Nutrition and Exercise
- Part 5 Healthy Aging
- Part 6 The Part of Tens
- Index
- EULA