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High-octane brain : 5 science-based steps to sharpen your memory and reduce your risk of Alzheimer's / Dr. Michelle Braun ; foreword by Dr. Karen Postal.
A Harvard- and Yale-trained neuropsychologist outlines a research-supported program for bolstering the memory and protecting the brain from Alzheimer's, drawing on cutting-edge approaches from eight brain-health experts to discuss related nutritional, fitness and preventative therapy options.
Braun presents a program to boost memory and dramatically decrease the risk of Alzheimer's. It features five practical steps: exercise; healthy food; engagement; lowering stress; and sleep. Packed with valuable tips that you can implement immediately, her book will finally put the future of your brain in your control. -- adapted from back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 1454937785
- ISBN: 9781454937784
- Physical Description: xv, 270 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Sterling, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-255) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: Your future self -- Part I: The new game-changing rules of brain aging. The high-octane brain revolution ; The journey begins ; A fresh start: how to maximize your brain health -- Part II: 5 steps to a high-octane brain: the EXCELS method. Step 1: EXercise is the X-factor ; Step 2: Consume healthy food ; Step 3: Engage and learn ; Step 4: Lower stress and boost well-being ; Step 5: Sleep for better brain power -- Part III: High-octane brain role models. Meet your brain health success squad: high-octane brain role models ages 44 to 83 ; Meet your brain health hall of famers: high-octane brain role models ages 91 to 103 -- Coda: Meredith and Lou: closing the circle -- Appendix I: How to use the high-octane brain tracker ; High-octane action plan form ; High-octane tracker -- Appendix II: Dr. Melanie Chandler on treatment of mild cognitive impairment. |
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| Subject: | Alzheimer's disease > Prevention. Memory disorders in old age > Prevention. |
| Genre: | Self-help publications. |
Available copies
- 2 of 3 copies available at Sage Library System.
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- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Bookmobile Branch | 616.8311 .B825h 2020 (Text) | 37814003593606 | NON-FICTION - NEW | In transit | - | ||
| Lake County Main Library - Lakeview | 616.831 BRAUN (Text) | 37620000959595 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - | ||
| The Dalles Wasco County Library | 616.8311 BRA (Text) | 33892006529060 | Non-Fiction | Available | - |
