Brain: An Owner's Guide - Couverture rigide

Ricker, Elizabeth R.

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ISBN 10 : 0241655528 ISBN 13 : 9780241655528

Editeur : DK, 2025

Synopsis

“An informative and practical guide to all aspects of brain health – A Must Read.” – Next Big Idea Club

“Ricker encourages readers to explore freely and follow their curiosity. A blend of science and self-care that dips into topics of contemporary interest” – Maggie Knapp, Library Journal

“Extremely educational, easy to read and understand” – Reader review

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Maximize your mental wellbeing and better understand your brain with this compact go-to guide.

The brain is the most complex organ in our bodies. Learn all about its structure, how it functions, and the steps you can take to help it thrive in this fascinating owner’s guide, written by leading neuroscientist Elizabeth R. Ricker.

Delve into the science behind the workings of your brain, including what makes a healthy brain, how it changes as you age, and the challenges that many of us experience related to brain health.

This essential manual offers:

• A 10-step questionnaire: Evaluate your brain health in minutes
• Brain-training strategies: Enhance your memory, creativity, and decision-making
• Self-care advice: Manage problems like headaches, brain fog, and low mood
• Information on neurodiversity: Learn about conditions including ADHD and autism
• Must-know research: Discover how factors like stress and sleep affect your brain

Science-backed, comprehensive, and full of detailed theory, this is perfect for anyone fascinated by neuroscience and a must-read if you’re looking to boost and future-proof your brain health.
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Elizabeth R. Ricker is an MIT- and Harvard-trained brain researcher who runs two neuroscience-focused organizations: Ricker Labs and Neuroeducate. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Psychology Today, The Hindu (India), Stylist (UK), Red (UK), and public broadcast TV in Europe.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Elizabeth Ricker is a leading neuroscientist with degrees in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from MIT and Mind, Brain, and Education from Harvard. Eli Ricker is the author of Smarter Tomorrow: How 15 minutes of Neurohacking a day can help you work better, think faster and get more done (Little Brown Spark/Hachette, 2021), winner of a 2022 International Nautilus Book Award. Eli Ricker has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Magazine, The Hindu, Fast company, The Stylist and more.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: DK
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0241655528
• ISBN 13: 9780241655528
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Coordonnées du fabricant: DK; https://www.dk.com/us/; ; The Lego Group; Billund; Billund ; Dk7190; Danemark