Title:
Life lessons from a brain surgeon : the new science and stories of the brain
Author:
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Publication Date:
2019
Publication Information:
[London] : Penguin Life, 2019.
Physical Description:
264 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
ISBN:
9780241338681
9781328969248
Abstract:
In a blend of beautiful storytelling and cutting-edge research, world-leading neuroscientist and neurosurgeon Dr Rahul Jandial uncovers the most extreme examples of brain damage, disorders and illnesses. He takes us to a brain bootcamp as he recollects extraordinary patient stories, sharing invaluable advice on maintaining brain health along the way. Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon debunks the many myths around the science of the mind, such as sleep being a time of quiet for the brain. It is also a vital resource on the best ways to boost your memory, control stress and emotions, minimize pain, unleash your creativity, raise smart kids and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's.
General Note:
Originally published as : Neurofitness : a brain surgeon's secrets to boost performance and unleash creativity by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, ©2019.
Contents:
Prologue -- An anatomy lesson like no other -- Beyond memory and IQ -- The seat of language -- Unleash creativity -- Smart drugs, stupid drugs -- Sleep on it -- Just breathe -- How to handle head injuries -- Food for thought -- How the brain heals itself -- The bionic brain -- Shock and tingle -- Stem cells and beyond -- The younger brain -- The older brain -- Epilogue.
Language:
English
