Memory Health

Expanding upon one of the most-read New York Times Magazine features of 2012, Smarter penetrates the hot new field of intelligence research to reveal what researchers call a revolution in human intellectual abilities. Shattering decades of dogma, scientists began publishing studies in 2008 showing that "fluid intelligence" - the ability to learn, solve novel problems, and get to the heart of things - can be increased through training. But is it all just hype?

In the United States, teenagers can focus on one task for only sixty-five seconds at a time, and office workers average only three minutes. Like so many of us, Johann Hari was finding that constantly switching from device to device and tab to tab was a diminishing and depressing way to live. He tried all sorts of self-help solutions—even abandoning his phone for three months—but nothing seemed to work. So Hari went on an epic journey across the world to interview the leading experts on human attention—and he discovered that everything we think we know about this crisis is wrong.

When Vicky Cruz wakes up in the Lakeview Hospital Mental Disorders ward, she knows one thing: She can't even commit suicide right. But for once, a mistake works out well for her, as she meets Mona, the live wire; Gabriel, the saint; E. M., always angry; and Dr. Desai, a quiet force. With stories and honesty, kindness and hard work, they push her to reconsider her life before Lakeview and offer her an acceptance she's never had.

In Made to Stick, Chip and Dan Heath reveal the anatomy of ideas that stick and explain ways to make ideas stickier, such as applying the human scale principle, using the Velcro Theory of Memory, and creating curiosity gaps. Along the way, we discover that sticky messages of all kinds—from the infamous “kidney theft ring” hoax to a coach’s lessons on sportsmanship to a vision for a new product at Sony—draw their power from the same six traits.

Have you ever wondered if there's a way to boost your brain's performance and keep cognitive decline at bay? Do you wish for an easy-to-follow guide to understand complex scientific concepts about the brain? If so, Neuroplasticity for Beginners: How to Boost Brain Cognition, Brain Health, and Improve Memory to Slow Down Age-Related Cognitive Decline is your ultimate guide to unlocking your brain's potential and living a sharper, healthier life.

Two great health and well being books for the price of one! These two insightful books actually compliment each other and tackle two of America's biggest health issues, obesity and brain health Includes: No Brainer! How to Stay Sharp, Boost Memory and Fight Dementia and Skip Breakfast and Lose Weight Fast: An Intermittent Fasting and Exercise Program 1 - Are you worried that you're Losing your memory? Finding it difficult to remember where you put your car keys or why you put the sugar in the fridge? You're not alone. These thing might be glitches or signs of something more serious. The ...

Dive into the extraordinary world of brainwaves with an enlightening audiobook meticulously designed to transform your cognitive abilities and enhance your mental well-being. This audiobook envelops you in the profound power of your own mind's rhythms. his immersive audio experience serves as your personal guide to unlocking the full potential of your brain. By tapping into these powerful brainwave states, you'll set off on an exciting journey to sharpen your mind, boost your problem-solving abilities, and elevate your cognitive function like never before.

With more than 41 million Americans over the age of 65 in the United States, the question becomes how much (or, perhaps, what type) of memory loss is to be expected as one gets older and what should trigger a visit to the doctor. Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory addresses these key concerns and more. Accessible yet comprehensive, this book features clinical vignettes and character-based stories that provide real-life examples of how to successfully manage age-related memory loss.

When Eileen McKusick began offering sound therapy in her massage practice she soon discovered she could use tuning forks to locate and hear disturbances in the energy field, or biofield, that surrounded each of her clients. She found these energetic disturbances correlated with the emotional and physical traumas her clients had experienced throughout their lives, the biofield acting as a record of pain, stress, and trauma from gestation onward.

In Remember, neuroscientist and acclaimed novelist Lisa Genova delves into how memories are made and how we retrieve them. You'll learn whether forgotten memories are temporarily inaccessible or erased forever and why some memories are built to exist for only a few seconds (like a passcode) while others can last a lifetime (your wedding day). You'll come to appreciate the clear distinction between normal forgetting (where you parked your car) and forgetting due to Alzheimer's (that you own a car).

How to learn effectively when you have to be both the teacher and student. Work smarter and save yourself countless hours. Self-learning is not just about performing better in the classroom or the office. It’s about being able to aim your life in whatever direction you choose and conquering the obstacles in front of you.

A new understanding of memory is emerging from the latest scientific research. In Why We Remember, pioneering neuroscientist and psychologist Charan Ranganath radically reframes the way we think about the everyday act of remembering. Combining accessible language with cutting-edge research, he reveals the surprising ways our brains record the past and how we use that information to understand who we are in the present, and to imagine and plan for the future.

We've all experienced brain fog - misplaced keys, forgotten facts, a general feeling that you're just feeling off today. And many of us will experience that "fog" manifesting as something more permanent - either in ourselves or our loved ones. No matter what your current brain health state may be, You Can Fix Your Brain will enable and empower you to take concrete steps that will make an immediate difference in your brain’s vitality, clarity, and energy. Your memory will improve, fogginess will disappear, you’ll be less tired all the time, and much more.

Despite my best intentions, I was beginning to understand how my dad saw the world. The shadows haunting every living thing. The secrets inside the lies wrapped in bullshit. Even Gracie’s box of pills was beginning to make sense. For the past five years, Hayley Kincain and her father, Andy, have been on the road, trying to outrun the memories that haunt them both. They moved back to Andy’s hometown to try a “normal” life, but the horrors he saw in the war threaten to destroy their lives.

Revitalize connections through engaging memory care activities, fostering joy and clarity, even if you're balancing the challenges of caregiving.

Menopause isn’t the end—it’s a powerful new beginning. Menopause is not doomsday or a curse. It is a natural progression of life that is manageable, For too long, menopause has been misunderstood, whispered about, or dismissed as something women just have to “get through.” But what if menopause wasn’t something to dread—but a time to embrace, understand, and thrive? With this guide, you can gracefully meet the challenges with confidence that you have solid information to help tailor your midlife journey specifically for you. In Menopause Matters, Rebecca Tate offers a warm, ...

From his personal awakening to body memory in Part I and through the history, science, and case studies in Part II, Jonathan illuminates a healing path that is often missed in traditional healthcare. The release of body memory is one of the most enlightening and liberating experiences; and creates change in the body and in one's life that are often considered impossible.

Are you feeling like your memory is slipping, or are you experiencing dementia or Alzheimer's? This comprehensive activities book for adults and the elderly will improve your mind and brain power and boost your cognition. Is your brain not as sharp as it used to be? Do you need help to recall basic information or conversations you just had? If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing early signs of memory loss. But don't panic! Targeted, therapeutic exercises and activities focused on strengthening cognition can help reverse the damage and keep your brain active well into your later ...

A noted neuroscientist reveals groundbreaking research on how fitness and exercise can combat mental health conditions such as anxiety, dementia, ADHD, and depression, and offers a plan for improving focus, creativity, and sleep.

The Long Hello distills the seven years the author spent caring for her mother into a pause-resisting memoir that offers insight into the "altering world of the dementia mind". During that time Borrie recorded brief conversations she had with her mother that revealed the transformations within - and sometimes yielded an almost Zen-like poetry. She includes selections from them in chapters about her experience that are as evocative as diary entries.