Stay Sharp: 52 Ways to Keep Your Mind, Not Lose It

by David B. Biebel, Bobbie Dill, James Dill

People are living longer. But nobody wants to hang around with diminished mental capacity. This is your once-a-week journey into the intricacies of the human brain – how it functions best, how to keep it healthy, how its health relates to your health in general, and the role of relationships and spirituality and other subjects not often discussed in a book on this subject. Chapters are short, with practical tips offered following each. They are designed to stand alone, so you can focus on one per week if you wish, ignore some occasional informational overlap, and start anywhere you wish, because topics are arranged in no particular order. Sometimes you'll laugh; sometimes you'll stop short because you realize that what's being described applies to you or someone you love, but the books offers real help and a sense of hope, even to those who are facing a diagnosis of brain injury themselves, or in someone they care for. If this is true, we guarantee that this book, in whatever form you obtain it, is well worth the price just to read the heartwarming and inspirational story contributed by Dr. Walt Larimore, which you can find posted to read www.healthylifepress.com. Whatever you are facing today, his story will help you see that it is still much too early to give up. Examples of unique features of this 7 pillars of Brain Health Seven Pillars of Brain Health Nutrition Eat whole food that is as close to its natural state as possible; avoid food-like substances that come already prepared for your convenience. Physical Exercise Get off the couch, and take your brain for a walk ... as often as possible. Cognitive Exercise Challenge your mind, for brain pain equals brain gain. Rest Reboot your mind daily; ordinarily, this is called “sleep.” Stress Management Learn to experience peace of mind even in stressful situations, and thus relax your body, mind, and spirit. Spirituality “Instead of worrying, pray. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down” (Philippians 4:6-7, MSG). Connection To boost your brain power, nurture mutually supportive relationships. Understand and practice these primary contributors to brain health and you’ll be far more likely to keep your mind, not lose it.

288 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 17, 2015