Books About Brain Health
For those of you who don't know me, I have a background in psychology and I'm fascinated with cognitive neuroscience and neuroplasticity (the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life).
Having worked with seniors with Alzheimer's and the prominent spread of this illness and others at younger and younger ages makes me keenly interested in taking care on my noggin. I have all of these books on my bookshelf. Some I've read and others I've yet to read. So here goes:
Having worked with seniors with Alzheimer's and the prominent spread of this illness and others at younger and younger ages makes me keenly interested in taking care on my noggin. I have all of these books on my bookshelf. Some I've read and others I've yet to read. So here goes:
The Aging Brain by Timothy R. Jennings
This one is on my top list to read in 2019
This one is on my top list to read in 2019
Healthy Brain, Happy Life by Wendy Suzucki
Another one I'm itching to read
Another one I'm itching to read
The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge
I've read snippets of this one and I've met Dr. Doidge. He is amazing!
I've read snippets of this one and I've met Dr. Doidge. He is amazing!
The Brain's Way of Healing by Norman Doidge
Makes one realize how marvelous our brains really are.
Makes one realize how marvelous our brains really are.
The Organized Mind by Daniel J. Levitin
Perfect for this generation
Perfect for this generation
Grain Brain by David Perlmutter
The right nutrition is key
The right nutrition is key
My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor
Fascinating memoir of a woman who recovered from a stroke
Fascinating memoir of a woman who recovered from a stroke
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Another book about the psychology of thinking
Another book about the psychology of thinking
Rewire Your Brain by John B. Arden
I love books that focus on change being possible
I love books that focus on change being possible
Switch on Your Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf
This one was one of my best reads in 2013
This one was one of my best reads in 2013
Have you read any of these books?
These would be fascinating reads. The brain is an amazing thing. With Alzheimer’s in my family it’s always interesting to learn more about how the brain works.
ReplyDeleteI agree. And making reasonable lifestyle changes can make all the difference.
DeleteI should probably tackle a few of these while I still can. ;)
ReplyDeleteKathy, you crack me up!
DeleteWow! Interesting topic choice this week! I think I might have to check out a few of these books.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michelle. I've always been interested in learning so I always have non-fiction books on hand.
DeleteFascinating subject for sure- I especially like the look of The aging Brain and Grain Brain for the nutrition angle which I'd like to know more about.
ReplyDeleteFrom everything I've read, nutrition has a lot to do with optimal health, including brain health.
DeleteInteresting list. My granddad would have loved exploring these books I think (he was a doctor/inventor)
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