Memory
problems for older people are a big problem. While no medication has
been found to come to the rescue, there is much we can do to improve
our memory and even prevent some forms of dementia. Amen lays out the
risk factors and what we can do to reduce or eliminate them.
Amen
writes, “...your brain does not have to deteriorate. With a little
forethought, you can slow or even reverse the aging process in the
brain.” (82) He gives tons of information on the factors that
affect brain health. He writes about the food we eat. He advises us
to stop complaining. “It rewires your brain to see the negative far
too often.” (176) Another suggestion is to journal feelings. My
favorite of his suggestions is to always be learning. And then there
are all the toxins and minerals to consider.
I
was feeling overwhelmed with all the information contained in the
book when I came to the final chapters. Amen does a great job of
reviewing the major points. He also has a very good chapter with
information condensed for readers to develop their own plan.
Amen
encourages us to be brain warriors, people who work at restoring
mental and brain health. There is a wealth of information in this
book. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to grow old with a
healthy brain and mind.
My
rating: 4/5 stars
Daniel
G. Amen, MD is a physician, board certified psychiatrist, bestselling
author and popular speaker. He is the founder of Amen Clinics which
have one of the highest published success rates treating complex
psychiatric issues. He has written and produced shows about the brain
on public television. He and his wife have four children and four
grandchildren. You can find out more at https://www.amenclinics.com/
and https://www.mybrainfitlife.com/.
Tyndale
Momentum, 448 pages.
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