100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's and Age-Related Memory Loss - Hardcover

Carper, Jean

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316086851 ISBN 13: 9780316086851

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, 2010

Synopsis

When bestselling author Carper discovered she had the Alzheimer's gene, she was determined to find out if there was anything she could do to help herself. In this resource she teaches how to take simple and effective steps to battle age-related memory loss and prevent Alzheimer's.

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Review

"Exceptionally good...Buy this book and keep it handy. Even if you only follow a few tips, your body will thank you." Carol Bradley Bursack, Inforum"

"Whether in their 20s or well into retirement, readers will likely feel motivated to do the impossible: beat the approaching epidemic of a disease commonly viewed as hopeless." Publishers Weekly"

"It's about time someone has compiled such an important manual of steps we can and should all take to avoid Alzheimer's. Jean has done a skillful job at delivering accessible tips that are backed in science and still very actionable for those of us interested in preserving our intellect and memory." Mark Liponis, MD, coauthor of Ultraprevention and author of Ultralongevity"

"In her usual science-made-simple approach, Jean Carper gives readers of all ages 100 doable strategies for keeping brains sharp and bodies healthy. I highly recommend reading it--and doing it." William Sears, MD, author of Prime-Time Health"

"A wonderful book that appeals to the lay person, physician and scientist alike, with its beautifully outlined 'what to do' approaches to dealing with the threat of such a frightening disease. It is a must read for all of us." Brian J. Balin, Ph.D., Professor, Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine"

"In this marvelous book, Jean Carper has done all the leg-work for the reader by basing it on the very recent scientific literature and direct contacts with many Alzheimer's disease researchers. She has a unique and refreshing writing style. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to maintain their cognitive abilities during aging and reduce their risk of Alzheimer's-which should be all of us!" Gary W. Arendash, Ph.D., Research Professor of the Florida Alzheimer's Disease Research Center"

"With style and wit Jean Carper has assembled all the simple things that people can do to delay the onset of age-related memory loss, an idea that may sound revolutionary to some, but is all research-based. My advice is simple: Read this book!" Norman E. Rosenthal, M.D., Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Georgetown Medical School"

"There is a gem of knowledge and insight on every page. Jean Carper brings a rare talent to these pages-she helps the reader see the difference between scientific breakthroughs and passing fads. Most important, this book offers hope-something the reader can do right now to change their future. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants to protect their minds as they grow old." Gary L. Wenk, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Ohio State University, author of Your Brain on Food: How Chemicals Control Your Thoughts and Feelings "

"A refreshingly positive view of Alzheimer's disease and what you can do to reduce your risk." Suzanne Tyas, PhD, Associate Professor of Health Studies and Gerontology and of Psychology, University of Waterloo"

Book Description

Simple ideas and strategies that can be easily incorporated into everyday life to help prevent the onset of Alzheimers and other age-related memory loss

About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0316086851
• ISBN 13: 9780316086851
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 322