a sharp brain for life

by Reader's Digest Association

This practical, illustrated guide presents a brain-fitness programme for improving memory, attention, verbal and number skills, processing speed and reasoning. No jacket.

Hardcover

About the author

The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. is a global media and direct marketing company based in Chappaqua, New York, best known for its flagship publication founded in 1922, Reader's Digest. The company's headquarters are in New York City, where it moved from Pleasantville, New York.

The company was founded by DeWitt and Lila Wallace in 1922 with the first publication of Reader's Digest magazine, but has grown to include a diverse range of magazines, books, music, DVDs and online content.

Reviews

[Ahmad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really solid

I came for the brain boosters and received much more than I intended

The book is deconstructed into the following sections:

Part 1 - Your Amazing Brain
- Cerebral cortex
- Limbic system
- Hippocampus, Amygdala and the Hypothalamus
- Levels & types of memory
- Making it stick
- Wisdom, creativity and intelligence

Part 2 - 5 Brain Boosters
1. Diet
- Mediterranean diet
- Omega 3 fatty acids
2. Exercise
3. Social Connections
- Combat social shrinkage
- Adopt the right attitude
4. Learning
5. Sleep
- Body clock
- Perfect before bed routine

Part 3 - 5 Brain Enemies
1. Stress & Anxiety
2. Depression
3. Abdominal Fat
- Immensely detrimental
4. Environment
- Greenery
- Peace and quiet
- Air quality
- Natural light
5. Medical Causes

Part 4 - Your Brain Fitness Program
- Attention and Focus
- Memory
- Processing Speed
- Verbal Skills
- Number Skills
- Reasoning Skills

Resources
- The 10 day JUMP-START PLAN
- Healthy brain recipes

So the whole premise of this book is that although the brain and your cognitive ability wanes with age, you are still able to keep your brain fit by constantly training and challenging it. At times I got really excited as I was unware of various brain boosters described throughout the book + there is an overall optimistic and energetic tone to the book and writing. It happily encourages you to trying new things, adopt new habits and to instil meaningful change. Being social I didn't realise benefits the brain immensely so guess I have to work on that.

This is truly the ultimate wellbeing guide to life and self-help book. The tips listed in this book will assist you achieve nothing but success.