THE NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE ORGANIZED MIND
'Everyone we know needs this remarkable book ... Essential for the rest of your life' Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive'
'The secrets of ageing well ... a serious, evidence-based guide to what really works and why' Sunday Times
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We have long been encouraged to think of old age as synonymous with a decline in skills. Yet recent studies show that our decision making improves as we age, and our happiness levels peak in our eighties. What really happens to our brains as we get older?
In The Changing Mind (published in America as Successful Aging), neuroscientist and internationally bestselling author Daniel Levitin invites us to dramatically shift our understanding of aging, demonstrating the many benefits of growing older. He draws on cutting-edge research to offer realistic guidelines and practical tips for readers to follow during every decade of life, showing us we all can learn from those who age joyously. Find out:
-Why the story that older people don't need as many hours of sleep is a myth
-What part environment, behaviour and luck play in how our brains age
-How to increase the proportion of your life span spent in good health and decrease the time you spend sick
-What you can do to maintain strength of body, mind and spirit whilst coping with the limitations of aging
Combining science and storytelling, The Changing Mind is a radically new way to think about aging.
'Read this book. Wise, sensitive, and insightful' David Eagleman, author of The Brain
'A comprehensive and fascinating insight into the evolving human brain. This book could change your life' Professor Stephen Westaby, author of Fragile Lives
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The Changing Mind
This is an excellent book writing very clearly about how the human mind changes as we age. As an 83 year old woman, starting to be upset by the aging brain, I found that Daniel Levitin gives one a much clearer picture of why things happen. But also he has suggestions about how one can compensate f…
This is an excellent book writing very clearly about how the human mind changes as we age. As an 83 year old woman, starting to be upset by the aging brain, I found that Daniel Levitin gives one a much clearer picture of why things happen. But also he has suggestions about how one can compensate for some losses. Its not a quick read, but a essential book to have by one, as a guide to coping with the later years. I have recommended it to several friends, who also find it informative.
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The Changing Mind
This is an excellent book writing very clearly about how the human mind changes as we age. As an 83 year old woman, starting to be upset by the aging brain, I found that Daniel Levitin gives one a much clearer picture of why things happen. But also he has suggestions about how one can compensate f…
This is an excellent book writing very clearly about how the human mind changes as we age. As an 83 year old woman, starting to be upset by the aging brain, I found that Daniel Levitin gives one a much clearer picture of why things happen. But also he has suggestions about how one can compensate for some losses. Its not a quick read, but a essential book to have by one, as a guide to coping with the later years. I have recommended it to several friends, who also find it informative.
- Authors:
- Levitin, Daniel
- Year Published:
- 2021
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Paperback
- ISBN:
- 9780241379400
- Number of Pages:
- 528
- Publication Date:
- 25/02/2021
- Publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Place of Publication:
- London
- Language:
- English
- SKU:
- 9780241379400