Bibliograph

The healthy brain book, an all-ages guide to a calmer, happier, sharper you, William Sears, MD, and Vincent M. Fortanasce, MD ; with Hayden Sears, MA ; illustrations by Deborah Maze

Type

Label

The healthy brain book, an all-ages guide to a calmer, happier, sharper you, William Sears, MD, and Vincent M. Fortanasce, MD ; with Hayden Sears, MA ; illustrations by Deborah Maze

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-361) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The healthy brain book

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1084499096

Responsibility statement

William Sears, MD, and Vincent M. Fortanasce, MD ; with Hayden Sears, MA ; illustrations by Deborah Maze

Sub title

an all-ages guide to a calmer, happier, sharper you

Summary

"Whether you're experiencing "normal" mental and emotional burnout or wrestling with diagnosed illness, The Healthy Brain Book can help you thrive. It explains: - How what we think can change how well we think - The role of inflammation in the brain, and how food and activity can reverse it - What drugs enhance and suppress the brain's ability to heal itself - Actionable advice to improve your memory, promote learning, and prevent common brain ailments - How to personalize the book's tools for your unique brain"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Part I. An all-ages, all-ailments plan for brain health -- 1. Growing your brain garden -- 2. Eat supersmart foods : medicines for your mind -- 3. Be good to your gut -- your second brain -- 4. Move smart! -- 5. Think smart : eight stressbusters to think-change your brain -- 6. Sleep smart : how to get a good night's sleep -- Part II. How to use the smart tools to heal -- 7. How to heal from anxiety and depression -- 8. Preventing and reversing Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases -- 9. ADHD : celebrating the "difference," healing the "disorder" -- 10. Drink smart : preventing alcohol disease -- Part III. More questions you may have about brain health -- Appendix : your daily-do list to enjoy a calmer, happier, smarter you

Target audience

adult

Classification