The Complete Guide to Memory

The Science of Strengthening Your Mind
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A comprehensive, accessible and practical look at how memory works, what can go wrong and what steps we can take to avoid memory loss. In this book, renowned neurologist and bestselling author Dr Richard Restak distils the wisdom of an entire career into this one-stop guide... Read More
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The Complete Guide to Memory

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A comprehensive, accessible and practical look at how memory works, what can go wrong and what steps we can take to avoid memory loss.

In this book, renowned neurologist and bestselling author Dr Richard Restak distils the wisdom of an entire career into this one-stop guide to the science of memory. Drawing on scientific history, case studies, famous anecdotes and more, he offers tips and tricks for anyone who wants to strengthen their memory, avoid disease and think smarter. The Complete Guide to Memory shows you:

  • How memories form
  • The different kinds of memory
  • The mind-body connection
  • How to strengthen your memory through techniques like 'chunking' information together; mind mapping and lists; and even how to recover forgotten information

Packed full of information for anyone curious about the power of their memory, this is the only guide you need to train your memory and make it stronger.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241635346

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Life

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 151g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Dr Richard Restak is Clinical Professor of Neurology at George Washington University and was previously President of the American Neuropsychiatric Association. He has lectured on the brain and behaviour at the Pentagon and NASA, and written more than 20 books on the human brain, two of which have been New York Times bestsellers.

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