The Resilient Brain: How to Keep Your Brain Productive at Any Age

«This book is a guide for those who want to become better, strive to understand the workings of the brain and the methods of its development». — BILL GATES, entrepreneur and public figure, philanthropist, one of the founders of Microsoft SANJAY GUPTA — doctor of medical sciences, neurosurgeon, diplomat of the American Council on Neurosurgery, chief medical correspondent for CNN. In 2019, Gupta was elected to the National Academy of Medicine, membership in which is considered one of the most prestigious titles in medicine. THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU DEVELOP YOUR OWN BRAIN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, WHICH YOU CAN EASILY INCORPORATE INTO YOUR DAILY LIFE. THE FIRST PART of the book begins with a description of the basic facts. What is the brain? What is it like to operate on it? What does it really look like and feel like? Why is it so mysterious and its structure so difficult to understand? How is memory organized? What is the difference between normal aging of the brain, characterized by periodic failures in its work, and abnormal aging, where signs of serious decline in its functions are observed? THE SECOND PART of the book examines five main categories covering all practical strategies for protecting and enhancing brain functions: 1 exercise and movement; 2 having a purpose in life, learning and curiosity; 3 sleep and rest; 4 nutrition; 5 social connections. This part will provide an overview of some ongoing studies aimed at exploring the brain and seeking more effective ways to care for and treat it. At the end of the second part, there will be a completely new and easily implementable 12-week program for realizing the proposed steps. THE THIRD PART of the book discusses the difficulties associated with diagnosing and treating brain diseases. What should you do if you notice the first alarming signs? Could they be symptoms of another disease that merely resembles dementia in its outward manifestations? Why have all our studies and clinical trials failed to deliver the desired results in drug development?