Brain Building Games with Words and Numbers

by Allen D. Bragdon, David Gamon

Neuroscientists now know that brain cells begin to deteriorate naturally as soon as the young brain has matured, at about age 21. The trick to high job perfor– mance and a self-sufficient old age is to slow down the loss of function by keeping the neurons you still have actively connected with each other. This book’s ingeniously formatted, skill-graded exercises target the crucial brain circuits that , short- and long-term memory , executive planning , the ability to learn faster , doing math in your head , recalling words and new names and faces. No matter what your age, these exercises can shape up your brain’s circuits so they will be there for you whenever you need them to perform. In addition, 92 laboratory insider’s secrets give you a lifelong edge in real-world situations. The Brainwaves Center has culled these practical tips from five years of research in the neurosciences published worldwide — brain facts the public normally doesn’t know about yet.

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

The whimsical old dog with puzzle experience and a curious mind. Member of the Society for Neuroscience. Founding Editor of Games magazine, Editor of Playspace daily puzzle column formerly syndicated internationally by the New York Times. Author of dozens of books of professional and academic examinations and how-to instructions in practical skills. Director, The BrainWaves Center. During the summer, Allen writes from his office at the Brainwaves Center on Cape Cod and races sailboats. During the winter he works from his 14th century villa in Tuscany. You can contact him by e-mail at abragdon@brainwaves.com

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