Keep Sharp: How to Build a Better Brain at Any Age
Keep your brain young, healthy, and sharp with this science-driven guide to protecting your mind from decline by neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
Throughout our life, we look for ways to keep our minds sharp and effortlessly productive. Now, globetrotting neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers “the book all of us need, young and old” (Walter Isaacson, number-one New York Times best-selling author of The Code Breaker) with insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age.
Keep Sharp debunks common myths about aging and mental decline, explores whether there’s a “best” diet or exercise regimen for the brain, and explains whether it’s healthier to play video games that test memory and processing speed, or to engage in more social interaction. Discover what we can learn from “super-brained” people who are in their '80s and '90s with no signs of slowing down - and whether there are truly any benefits to drugs, supplements, and vitamins. Dr. Gupta also addresses brain disease, particularly Alzheimer’s, answers all your questions about the signs and symptoms, and shows how to ward against it and stay healthy while caring for a partner in cognitive decline. He likewise provides you with a personalized 12-week program featuring practical strategies to strengthen your brain every day.
Keep Sharp is the “must-read owner’s manual” (Arianna Huffington) you’ll need to keep your brain young and healthy regardless of your age!
Keep Sharp: How to Build a Better Brain at Any Age by Sanjay Gupta MD
In his groundbreaking book, Keep Sharp, Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers a roadmap for maintaining and improving brain health at any age. Drawing on the latest scientific research, Dr. Gupta explains how our brains change as we age and what we can do to keep them sharp. He also provides practical advice on how to reduce our risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
Dr. Gupta begins by dispelling the myth that our brains are fixed and unchangeable. He shows that our brains are actually incredibly plastic and adaptable, capable of learning and changing throughout our lives. This means that we can take steps to improve our brain health and cognitive function at any age.
Dr. Gupta identifies six key pillars of brain health: diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, social engagement, and brain training. He explains how each of these factors plays a role in brain health and provides practical tips for making healthy changes in our lives.
For example, Dr. Gupta recommends eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. He also suggests getting regular exercise, getting enough sleep, and managing stress effectively. He also encourages us to stay socially engaged and to challenge our brains with new activities.
Keep Sharp is an essential guide for anyone who wants to maintain and improve their brain health. Dr. Gupta's clear and engaging writing style makes the complex topic of brain health accessible to everyone. The book is filled with practical advice that can be easily incorporated into our daily lives.
If you are interested in learning more about brain health, I highly recommend reading Keep Sharp. This book will empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to keep your brain sharp for a lifetime.
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