The Better Brain Book


The Better Brain Book: The Best Tool for Improving Memory and Sharpness and Preventing Aging of the Brain

Book Description:The Better Brain Book: The Best Tool for Improving Memory and Sharpness and Preventing Aging of the Brain by David Perlmutter Celebrated neurologist David Perlmutter reveals how everyday memory-loss???misplacing car keys, forgetting a name, losing concentration in meetings is actually a warning sign of a distressed brain. Here he and Carol Colman offer a simple plan for repairing those problems, clarifying misconstrued connections between memory loss and aging, and regaining and maintaining mental clarity by offering the tools for:Building a better brain through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and brain work outs Coping with specific brain disorders such as stroke, vascular dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, and Lou Gehrig's disease Understanding risk factors and individually tailoring a diet and supplementary program Features a "Life Style Audit," quizzes, a brain fitness program with the most effective ways to exercise your brain, and a nutritional program that details the best brain food and supplements. Paperback.  325 pages.  Reprint edition (August 2, 2005)Publisher: Riverhead Trade