This is a book about that wet mass
of cell tissue called the brain, and why it's responsible for everything from
true love to getting you out of bed in the morning. One part science guide, one
part self-help guru, it’s grounded in the latest neuroscience, psychology, and
nutritional wisdom. The result? An essential guide for the modern brain owner,
filled with ready-to-follow advice on everything from eating right to improving
your memory.
Coverage includes:
Food and sleep. Your brain deserves proper upkeep—that means feeding it right and getting a decent rest. To help you out, you'll meet the brain systems that track time and those that power your worst food cravings.
Quirks and illusions. The brain is full of quirks, shortcuts, and automatic assumptions. Some save you time, while others get you bamboozled by late-night infomercials. In this book, you'll spot the mistakes your brain makes, see dizzying optical illusions, and pick up a few great party tricks.
Aging. The brain starts to shrink at age 20, but savvy thinkers compensate by boosting their brains' efficiency. Here, you'll learn the best tricks for battling bad memory and staying sharp as tacks. You'll also see how the brain develops through life, which offers essential insight for new parents and moody teenagers.
Pleasure, stress, and love. What separates the brain of the newly love-struck from that of the psychologically disturbed? Less than you might think. In these pages, you'll learn what the hardware of your brain can tell you about the riddles of human behavior.
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