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Brain Rules for Ageing Well: 10 Principles for Staying Vital, Happy, and Sharp

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In Brain Rules for Ageing Well: 10 Principles for Staying Vital, Happy, and Sharp, John Medina explores strategies for maintaining mental acuity and happiness as we age. The book blends scientific research with practical advice, offering insights into how lifestyle choices can impact cognitive and emotional health. Medina provides actionable principles aimed at enhancing vitality, ensuring a sharper mind, and fostering a sense of joy throughout the ageing process.
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If you're looking to understand how to stay mentally and physically vibrant as you age, this book is likely to appeal to you. With engaging insights into the science of ageing, it offers practical advice on maintaining vitality, happiness, and mental sharpness, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in graceful ageing.

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How come I can never find my keys? Why don’t I sleep as well? Why do my friends keep repeating the same stories? What can I do to keep my brain sharp?

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How come I can never find my keys? Why don't I sleep as well? Why do my friends keep repeating the same stories? What can I do to keep my brain sharp?

Scientists know. Brain Rules for Ageing Well, by developmental molecular biologist Dr. John Medina, gives you the facts—and the prescription to age well—in his engaging signature style.

With so many discoveries over the years, science is literally changing our minds about the optimal care and feeding of the brain. All of it is captivating. A great deal of it is unexpected.

In his New York Times bestseller Brain Rules, Dr. Medina showed us how our brains really work—and why we ought to redesign our workplaces and schools to match. Now, in Brain Rules for Ageing Well, he shares how you can make the most of the years you have left. In a book destined to be a classic on ageing, Medina's fascinating stories and infectious sense of humour breathe life into the science.

"This is required reading for anyone concerned about mental and physical health—i.e., everyone not in youthful denial. With a conversational tone and infectious wit, Medina explains what happens as we age, the science behind it, and what we can do to improve how our brains (and bodies) function." - Shelf Awareness

"This is much more than the usual self-help book." - GP Speak

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ISBN: 9781925322903

Publisher: Scribe Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 January 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scribe Publications

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 250g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Dr John Medina, a developmental molecular biologist, has had a lifelong fascination with how the mind reacts to and organises information. He is the author of the internationally bestselling works Brain Rules, Brain Rules for Baby, and Brain Rules for Ageing Well. Medina is an affiliate professor of bioengineering at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

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