Brain Health for Dummies

Maintain a healthy brain for life The brain is your hardest-working organ. Brain Health For Dummies shows you how to support its many functions, so it can keep thriving for years to come. Brain health is important for your mood and mental health, performance at school and work, and your well-being as you age. With the simple strategies inside, you can keep your brain in top shape and lessen your chance of decline later in life. This book explains the science behind brain health and gives you advice you can use as you become your own brain health coach. Inside . . .

• Get to know your brain
• Measure and boost brain health
• Raise healthy brains at any age
• Spot and avoid brain health risks
• Debunk common brain myths
• Build habits for a sharper mind

About the author

Sarah McKay, DPhil, is a neuroscientist and science ­communicator who specializes in translating brain science research into simple, usable strategies for health and well-­being. She is also the author of several brain health-­related books. Sarah founded the Neuroscience Academy, where she teaches applied neuroscience and brain health to people around the world.

Product details

• Authors: Sarah McKay
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2025
• EAN: 9781394273379
• ISBN: 978-1-394-27337-9
• No. of pages: 384
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); SELF-HELP / Aging, MEDICAL / Neurology, Popular medicine & health, Neurology & clinical neurophysiology, Coping with illness & specific conditions, Neurology and clinical neurophysiology, Popular medicine and health, Coping with old age, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases & Conditions / General, Coping with / advice about ageing