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Eager to learn more about the brain, memory, and brain fitness?
Here are books that we recommend!
For each book below, click on the BUY button and you will be redirected to Amazon.com: You will be able to review the book and many more before making any purchase.
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ISBN: 0982362900, Paperback - $24.95 BUY
The Sharp Brains Guide to Brain Fitness: 18 Interviews with Scientists, Practical Advice, and Product Reviews, to Keep Your Brain Sharp. (2009)
by Alvaro Fernandez & Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg
"Finally, an insightful and complete overview of the science, products and trends to debunk old myths and help us all maintain our brains in top shape. A must-read for everyone with a brain – an instant classic.”
—Gloria Cavanaugh, former President & CEO of the American Society on Aging and founding Board member of the National Alliance for Caregiving
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ISBN: 0670020745, Hardcover - $14.13 BUY
My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey (2008)
by Jill Bolte Taylor
A fascinating journey into the mechanics of the human mind, My Stroke of Insight is both a valuable recovery guide for anyone touched by a brain injury, and an emotionally stirring testimony that deep internal peace truly is accessible to anyone, at any time.
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ISBN: 0143113100, Paperback - $10.38 BUY
The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science (2007)
by Norman Doidge
With detailed case studies reminiscent of Oliver Sachs, combined with extensive interviews with lead researchers, Doidge, a research psychiatrist and psychoanalyst at Columbia and the University of Toronto, slowly turns everything we thought we knew about the brain upside down.
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ISBN: 0316113506, Hardcover - $16.49 BUY
Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (2008)
by John J. Ratey & Eric Hagerman
A groundbreaking and fascinating investigation into the transformative effects of exercise on the brain, from the bestselling author and renowned psychiatrist John J. Ratey, MD.
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ISBN: 0801885094, Paperback - $11.53 BUY
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss in Later Life, 4th Edition (2006)
by Nancy L. Mace & Peter V. Rabins
"An excellent book for families who are caring for persons with dementia... A book that physicians can confidently recommend to the families of their patients." -- Journal of the American Medical Association
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ISBN: 0446695920, Paperback - $19.99 BUY
Age-Proof Your Mind: Detect, Delay, and Prevent Memory Loss - Before It's Too Late (2006)
by Zaldy S. Tan
Whether readers experience occasional lapses or are concerned about a family tendency toward Alzheimer's, Tan offers information, resources and advice to help them sort out whether their memory loss is minor or indicates a deeper problem. The author explores the connection between diet and memory, provides tips for improving short-term memory, information about Alzheimer's research, a detailed list of clinical trials and even recipes featuring foods high in brain-boosting antioxidants.
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ISBN: 0300105703, Paperback - $19.50 BUY
Memory Fitness: A Guide for Successful Aging (2004)
by Gilles O. Einstein and Mark A. McDaniel
Two prominent experts explain the workings of memory and offer
practical advice on dealing with the memory changes that come with age.
Drawing on the latest scientific evidence, they discuss techniques for
improving memory, the efficacy of specific drugs and nutritional
supplements, and the symptoms and treatment of Alzheimer’s
disease.
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ISBN: 007143366X, Paperback - $10.17 BUY
The Memory Cure : How to Protect Your Brain Against Memory Loss and Alzheimer's Disease
by Majid Fotuhi
The book is a message of hope and reassurance for laymen,
especially aging members of the baby-boom generation alarmed by all the
attention being paid to Alzheimer's and imagining worst-case scenarios
for themselves --Washington Times
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ISBN: 0802853234, Hardcover - $12.48 BUY
Still My Grandma
by Veronique Van Den Abeele
Camille and her grandma have a special friendship. They have sleepovers, bake chocolate cupcakes together, etc. But one day Grandma forgets Camille's name. Then she can't remember where to put her shoes.
Camille learns that her grandma is sick, but "not the kind where you cough and blow your nose." Grandma has Alzheimer's disease, which is what makes her do strange things. And even though Grandma has to move out of her house and rely on nurses to care for her, Camille finds a way to continue their special traditions.
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