From the bestselling author and PBS star, a brain healthy program to turn back the clock, and keep your mind sharp and your body fit. “Dr. Amen magically shows us that the aging of our brain need not match the aging of our bodies.”—Mehmet Oz, M.D. A healthy brain is the key to staying vibrant and alive for a long time, and in Use Your Brain to Change Your Age, bestselling author and brain expert Dr. Daniel G. Amen shares ten simple steps to boost your brain to help you live longer, look younger, and dramatically decrease your risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Over the last twenty years at Amen Clinics, Dr. Amen has performed more than 70,000 brain scans on patients from ninety different countries. His brain imaging work has taught him that our brains typically become less active with age and we become more vulnerable to memory problems and depression. Yet, one of the most exciting lessons he has learned is that with a little forethought and a brain-smart plan, you can slow, or even reverse, the aging process in the brain. Based on the approach that has helped thousands of people at Amen Clinics along with the most cutting-edge research, Dr. Amen’s breakthrough, easy-to-follow antiaging program shows you how to improve memory, focus, and energy; keep your heart and immune system strong; and reduce the outward signs of aging. By adopting the brain healthy strategies detailed in Use Your Brain to Change Your Age, you can outsmart your genes, put the brakes on aging, and even reverse the aging process. If you change your brain, you can change your life—and your age.
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"Thank you for this wise book that is filled with valuable information and things we can all do easily to protect our brain .... except, for a part-time Parisian, give up wine and champagne? I love my brain and want to protect it but sorry, can't do that one :-)"
— Karen (5 out of 5 stars)
" Not exactly new insights but nonetheless useful. I remain ambivalent over his take focusing only on the negative aspects of caffeine / coffee consumption given other studies on its other more positive elements, but otherwise the book was a good reference point "
— Jane, 2/18/2014" Went with three stars because I don't think I'll read it again, however the book did have a lot of interesting information and I feel more motivated to start exercising again and to start eating better. "
— Naomi, 2/10/2014" This was an interesting book. Many of the people interviewed lost a lot of weight and became healthier. I hope to try and eat more fruits and vegetables. It really makes a difference in brain function. "
— Danni, 2/7/2014" Keep working out and using your brain! "
— Chuck, 2/1/2014" This book has sound information, though I didn't really learn anything new. His special angle is using brain scans in order to prove that one should eat better, exercise more, and think good happy thoughts. I get... got it before I read the book.... but if you didn't, it is a pretty good book. "
— Cassandra, 1/25/2014" An eye opener for me, very informative and a big help. Looking forward to other books from Dr. Amen. "
— Dr3amgap, 1/24/2014" Most of the information in this book is similar to all of his other books. Basically, exercise, eat right, reduce stress. He does have interesting information on how the different parts of the brain work. "
— Cathy, 1/24/2014" Some good basic info but nothing new "
— Mary, 1/24/2014" Interesting but familiar material. The typical no whites (sugar, flour & salt). Eat natural, exercise, get enough sleep and be positive. "
— Lisadunbar22, 1/4/2014" This book was very similar to Daniel Amen's other Brain books. It is a good read and a good reminder of what we need to do to keep our brains healthy. "
— Sonyajohnston, 12/15/2013" Good information and inspiration to adjust one's lifestyle in favor of optimal brain health. This book made me start considering what effect my actions would have on my brain's long term health (as well as short term). The only reason for 3-stars is that it repeats itself so much. "
— Reiden, 12/1/2013" There are portions of this book that are only worth skimming because of the reiterative quality of the text, but other portions are filled with great health advice and the research to back it up. Informative. "
— Julie, 11/30/2013" Nothing super earth shattering about this book. More common sense than anything, but a good reminder about the important things you need to do to keep your mind healthy for the long haul "
— Jeff, 11/29/2013" Excellent advice---everyone should read this book! Listening to this on audio. "
— Margery, 10/31/2013" This book is for anyone interested in getting healthy, losing weight, looking better, wants more energy or with health problems. "
— Kym, 9/3/2013" I like a lot of the information and will be trying a few of the tips. He's very knowledgeable about the subject. "
— Debby, 7/21/2013" This book synthesized many ideas I have been investigating recently on ways to improve brain functioning. Loved it so much that I joined his web site to get more info, do lots of exercises, and have fun while improving my health. "
— Jane, 6/19/2013" Eye opening and life altering. The before and after brain spects were amazing and scary. If this book does not stop my diet coke and sugar habit I don't know what will!!! "
— Adrienne, 5/30/2013" good advice, but predictable. 8 hours of sleep, regular exercise, no junk food, healthy supplements, brain stimuation, also a brain scan (which he provides). Interested because of his pbs programs. "
— Bonnie, 2/17/2013" Not very well written but some good ideas -- none that I found particularly unexpected or original. "
— Linda, 1/29/2013" Repetitive, yet very good info. "
— Michael, 12/16/2012" good info, but mostly common sense. extremely repetitive..... "
— slowreader, 8/13/2012" Lots of good info. It's inspired me to try to take better care of my brain. "
— Stephanie, 5/31/2012Daniel G. Amen, M.D., is a clinical neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and brain-imaging expert who heads up the world-renowned Amen Clinics. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and has won numerous writing and research awards. He writes a monthly column in Men’s Health called “Head Check” and has published nineteen books, numerous professional and popular articles, and a number of audio and video programs. His books include Preventing Alzheimer’s, Healing Anxiety and Depression, Healing the Hardware of the Soul, Healing ADD, and the New York Times bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. He is an internationally renowned keynote speaker and a popular guest expert for the media, with appearances on CNN, the Today show, The View, and other venues.
Marc Cashman, Earphones Award–winning narrator, was named one of the “Best Voices of the Year” by AudioFile magazine. His voice can be heard on radio, television, film, and video games. He also instructs voice actors through his classes, The Cashman Cache of Voice-Acting Techniques, in Los Angeles.