Think Smart: A Neuroscientist's Prescription for Improving Your Brain's Performance, (Paperback)

from addunn3

Interesting review of brain research and what it tells us about keeping our brains in shape. The epilogue gives a pretty good review of the information detailed in the rest of the book. At times,though, I felt like the author was writing for popular magazines (O, Cosmo, etc.) and by throwing in a...

from adeptmagic

Restak has definitely done the research on this book. He presents not only the brain diet ("if it's good for your heart, it's good for your brain"), but also various exercises to keep the memory and adaptability your brain has and even to improve it. Unfortunately, none of the exercises are parti...

from GlennBell

Well written. Restak has the credentials to write on the topic and demonstrates that he is knowledgeable. Admittedly, the bottom line of a healthy diet, exercise, and mental activity is fairly common sense.