The secret life of the grown-up brain : the surprising talents of the middle aged mind / Barbara Strauch.
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- ISBN: 0670020710 : HRD
- ISBN: 9780670020713
- ISBN: 0670020710
- Physical Description: 229 p. ; 22 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Viking, 2010.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary, etc.: | Draws on new research to examine the brain's peak capacity in middle age, explaining how a growth of white matter and brain connectors enables improved judgment, cognitive function, and problem solving. In her impeccably researched book, science writer Barbara Strauch explores the latest findings that demonstrate, through the use of technology such as brain scans, that the middle-aged brain is more flexible and more capable than previously thought. By detailing exactly the normal, healthy brain functions over time, Strauch also explains how its optimal processes can be maintained. |
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Subject: | Middle-aged persons > Mental health. Memory disorders. Brain. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Brookfield Library | 616.89/STRAUCH (Text) | 34029119348224 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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The Secret Life of the Grown-Up Brain : The Surprising Talents of the Middle-Aged Mind
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Table of Contents
The Secret Life of the Grown-Up Brain : The Surprising Talents of the Middle-Aged Mind
Section | Section Description | Page Number |
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Introduction: The Changing Landscape of Middle Age | p. xiii | |
Part 1 | The Powers That Be | |
1 | Am I Losing My Mind?: Sometimes, hut the Gains Beat the Losses | p. 3 |
2 | The Best Brains of Our Lives: A Bit Slower, but So Much Better | p. 12 |
3 | A Brighter Place: I'm So Glad I'm Not Young Anymore | p. 28 |
4 | Experience. Judgment. Wisdom.: Do We Really Know What We're Talking About? | p. 41 |
5 | The Middle in Motion: The Midlife Crisis Conspiracy | p. 54 |
Part 2 | The Inner Workings | |
6 | What Changes with Time: Glitches the Brain Learns to Deal With | p. 69 |
7 | Two Brains Are Better Than One: Especially Inside One Bead | p. 91 |
8 | Extra Brainpower: A Reservoir to Tap When Needed | p. 104 |
Part 3 | Healthier Brains | |
9 | Keep Moving and Keep Your Wits: Exercise Builds Brains | p. 125 |
10 | Food for Thought: And a Few Other Substances, as Well | p. 144 |
11 | The Brain Gym: Toning Up Your Circuits | p. 170 |
Epilogue: A New Place for Better, Longer Lives | p. 191 | |
Acknowledgments | p. 199 | |
Sources | p. 201 | |
Index | p. 221 |