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The Changing Mind
A Neuroscientist's Guide to Ageing Well
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The neuroscientist and best-selling author of The Organized Mind explains what happens to our brains from womb to tomb.
We have long been encouraged to think of old age as synonymous with a decline in skills. Yet recent studies show that our decision-making improves as we age, and our happiness levels peak in our eighties. What really happens to our brains as we get older?
In The Changing Mind, neuroscientist, psychologist and internationally bestselling author Daniel Levitin invites us to dramatically shift our understanding of ageing, demonstrating its many cognitive benefits. He draws on cutting-edge research to offer realistic guidelines and practical cognition-enhancing tricks for everyone to follow during every decade of their life, and shows us what we all can learn from those who age joyously.
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The Changing Mind by Daniel Levitin is widely praised for its optimistic and evidence-based exploration of ageing. With a scientific yet engaging approach, the book challenges stereotypes about the ageing process, offering fresh insights into cognitive and emotional development in later life. Levitin provides practical guidance for maintaining mental sharpness and cultivating happiness, suggesting that ageing can be a fulfilling and exciting phase. Prominent reviewers highlight the book's compelling facts, storytelling charm, and comprehensive insights, making it an essential read for those wanting to navigate ageing positively.
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ISBN: 9780241379400
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 February 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Life
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 365g
Pages: 528
About the Author
Daniel J. Levitin, PhD, is a neuroscientist, cognitive psychologist, and bestselling author. He trained at Stanford University Medical School, The University of California at Berkeley, and the University of Oregon. He is founding dean of Arts and Humanities at the Minerva Schools at KGI in San Francisco and Professor Emeritus of psychology and neuroscience at McGill University. He is the author of This Is Your Brain on Music, The World in Six Songs, The Organized Mind, and A Field Guide to Lies and Statistics. He divides his time between Montreal and California.
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