Reversing Memory Loss: Proven Methods for Regaining, Stengthening, and Preserving Your Memory, Featuring the Latest Research and Treaments – A Neurosurgeon's Wellness Guide

by Vernon H. Mark, Jeffrey P. Mark M.D.

Written with warmth and clarity, this book belongs in the hands of anyone who has agonized over an aging friend or relative or worries about his own capacity to remember. No physical problem is as destructive or frightening as the loss of memory. Stress, pain, depression, overmedication, stroke, or Alzheimer's disease -- these are just some of the causes. In this fully revised and updated book, an internationally known neurosurgeon and researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital outlines the latest treatments that help reverse memory New forms of memory recently discovered by researchers, new tests to evaluate memory capacity, new research on the effects of prescription medications, including widely used antidepressants, and brain "poisons", new research on the important role of nutrition and exercise in promoting memory, advances in early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's, and promising new research on the regeneration of damaged brain cells.

352 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Mike Lisanke]

This is an interesting and informative book... it's dated and Not for the squeamish of health conditions. Also, it has some obvious bias and antiquated notions about diet and some health issues. The author appears to offer expert advice, but; often recommended Low-Fat diet and belief in calories-in/calories-out that have polluted nutritional advice through-out the world! But, I digress... :-p The book talks about many subjects and included many topics which remain valid information and recommendation since first edition 1996 more than 20 y.o. I wish there was an update, especially indicating the change in knowledge of ketone bodies as fuel for the brain and the idea of type 3 diabetes and energy in relation to Alzheimer's. I also found some particularly appropriate advice on care for loved-ones and treatment which I hope will help me help my Mom.

Overall, well worth the time to read!

[Liquidlasagna]

slightly controversial authors though

"In their book, Violence and the Brain, Ervin and Mark suggested that brain stimulation or psychosurgery might quell the violent tendencies of blacks rioting in inner cities."

[Martha]

dosages are KEY