[PDF] The Brain Training Revolution eBook

Author : Paul E. Bendheim
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 37,34 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Brain
ISBN : 1402218206

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"An important book... a proven and practical guide." —Steven H. Ferris, PhD, director, Alzheimer's Disease Center, NYU Regain, Retrain, and Maintain Your Brain Help Prevent Memory Loss - Increase Brain Agility - Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's Because memory loss is the number one health concern of Americans over forty-five,The Brain Training Revolutionis a valuable weapon on the battleground of aging. You have the power to grow and strengthen your brain, minimize the severity of age-associated memory lapses, and reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease. You can greatly influence the vitality of your brain. You can guard against brain disease. It's never too late to start the Brain Training Revolution, and the scientific evidence is clear—you will feel better and your body and brain will benefit. The Brain Training Revolutionoffers a unique three-part prescription for a brain-healthy life. Boost Brain Health Help Prevent Memory Loss Increase Brain Agility Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's This innovative step-by-step guidebook and DVD show you how to fight off memory loss and Alzheimer's disease, how to blunt the assaults of aging, and how to perform at the mental level you desire in your fifties, sixties, seventies, and beyond. Dr. Paul Bendheim, founder of the brain-health firm BrainSavers LLC, has created a lifestyle plan that incorporates medical evidence–based brain-healthy eating, modest physical exercise, and challenging mental exercises (some included here in color for an extra brain workout), all of which you can adapt to your own comfort level. You'll find out more about: What to expect as your brain gets older How to boost your brain's performance in midlife and beyond while combating normal age-associated memory loss How to protect and strengthen the "memory maker" in your brain, the small sea horse–shaped structure called the hippocampus How modest lifestyle adjustments can make a huge difference in maintaining a healthy brain The importance of plasticity and brain reserve: how you can better your brain at any age The features of the brain that are critical to healthy brain aging How to work out your brain using full-color illustrations Simple things you can do every day to keep your brain healthy and functioning at its peak These big three components for brain fitness, along with stress management and a good night's sleep, add up to a complete and proven plan for healthy brain aging that your mind will thank you for. Brainsavers.com– A BrainSavers ™ Book Bonus DVD includes interactive mental exercises "With skill, clarity and grounding in research, Paul Bendheim has put together a highly practical program that explains how to achieve lifelong brain health." —Kenneth S. Kosik, MD, codirector, Neuroscience Research Institute, and Harriman Professor of Neuroscience, University of California, Santa Barbara

Author : Dr. Evian Gordon
Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 29,81 MB
Release : 2016-03-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1457545152

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Revolutionize Your Authentic Self: 1. Safety 1st dominates your brain function. 2. Align your nonconscious biases and conscious limitations to maximize your effectiveness. 3. Train Peak performance by being nonconsciously in the moment. 4. Deepen your personal relationships through sharing each other’s core brain insights. 5. Become brain aware about all the information in your environment.

Author : Paul E. Bendheim
Publisher : Sourcebooks Incorporated
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 24,73 MB
Release : 2011-12-15
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781402260964

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Increase Brain Agility

Author : Sharon Begley
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 28,60 MB
Release : 2008-11-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0307492087

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Cutting-edge science and the ancient wisdom of Buddhism have come together to reveal that, contrary to popular belief, we have the power to literally change our brains by changing our minds. Recent pioneering experiments in neuroplasticity—the ability of the brain to change in response to experience—reveal that the brain is capable of altering its structure and function, and even of generating new neurons, a power we retain well into old age. The brain can adapt, heal, renew itself after trauma, compensate for disabilities, rewire itself to overcome dyslexia, and break cycles of depression and OCD. And as scientists are learning from studies performed on Buddhist monks, it is not only the outside world that can change the brain, so can the mind and, in particular, focused attention through the classic Buddhist practice of mindfulness. With her gift for making science accessible, meaningful, and compelling, science writer Sharon Begley illuminates a profound shift in our understanding of how the brain and the mind interact and takes us to the leading edge of a revolution in what it means to be human. Praise for Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain “There are two great things about this book. One is that it shows us how nothing about our brains is set in stone. The other is that it is written by Sharon Begley, one of the best science writers around. Begley is superb at framing the latest facts within the larger context of the field. This is a terrific book.”—Robert M. Sapolsky, author of Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers “Excellent . . . elegant and lucid prose . . . an open mind here will be rewarded.”—Discover “A strong dose of hope along with a strong does of science and Buddhist thought.”—The San Diego Union-Tribune

Author : John J. Ratey
Publisher : Little, Brown Spark
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 12,61 MB
Release : 2008-01-10
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0316113506

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Bestselling author and renowned psychiatrist Dr. Ratey presents a groundbreaking and fascinating investigation into the transformative effects of exercise on the brain.

Author : Norman Doidge, M.D.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 33,24 MB
Release : 2007-03-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1101147113

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“Fascinating. Doidge’s book is a remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain.”—Oliver Sacks, MD, author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat What is neuroplasticity? Is it possible to change your brain? Norman Doidge’s inspiring guide to the new brain science explains all of this and more An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable, and proving that it is, in fact, possible to change your brain. Psychoanalyst, Norman Doidge, M.D., traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity, its healing powers, and the people whose lives they’ve transformed—people whose mental limitations, brain damage or brain trauma were seen as unalterable. We see a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole, blind people who learn to see, learning disorders cured, IQs raised, aging brains rejuvenated, stroke patients learning to speak, children with cerebral palsy learning to move with more grace, depression and anxiety disorders successfully treated, and lifelong character traits changed. Using these marvelous stories to probe mysteries of the body, emotion, love, sex, culture, and education, Dr. Doidge has written an immensely moving, inspiring book that will permanently alter the way we look at our brains, human nature, and human potential.

Author : Zak George
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 19,43 MB
Release : 2016-06-07
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1607748924

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A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!

Author : Randy Kulman
Publisher :
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 11,39 MB
Release : 2012-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781937761165

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Executive functions are a set of thinking, problem-solving, and self-control skills that tell the brain what to do, and this book demonstrates the ways kids use executive functions in school, at home, and in their other activities and shows how these skills can be improved through sustained effort. Beginning with a test to determine executive-functioning strengths and weaknesses, the book then explores in detail eight distinct sets of skills, including planning, organization, focus, time management, self-control, flexibility, memory, and self-awareness. In addition to giving an overview of each executive-functioning skill and how these skills are used in the real world, the book?intended as a self-directed learning guide for students themselves?also provides teens tools and tips for improving executive functions, including how to use video games, iPods, cell phones, and other electronic media to their advantage. A section for teachers and parents who may be dealing with a teenager with one or more executive dysfunctions is also included, as well as information for teens on how to recognize when they need help and where to go for help when a problem arises.

Author : Herbert Benson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,91 MB
Release : 2011-06-21
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 143914866X

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"In Relaxation Revolution, Dr. Herbert Benson and William Proctor present the latest scientific endings, revealing that we have the ability to self-heal diseases, prevent life-threatening conditions, and supplement established drug and surgical procedures with mind body techniques. In a special "treatment" section, Benson and Proctor describe how these mind body techniques can be applied - and are being applied - to treat a wide variety of conditions..."--Publisher.

Author : Terrence J. Sejnowski
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 30,80 MB
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Computers
ISBN : 026203803X

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How deep learning—from Google Translate to driverless cars to personal cognitive assistants—is changing our lives and transforming every sector of the economy. The deep learning revolution has brought us driverless cars, the greatly improved Google Translate, fluent conversations with Siri and Alexa, and enormous profits from automated trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Deep learning networks can play poker better than professional poker players and defeat a world champion at Go. In this book, Terry Sejnowski explains how deep learning went from being an arcane academic field to a disruptive technology in the information economy. Sejnowski played an important role in the founding of deep learning, as one of a small group of researchers in the 1980s who challenged the prevailing logic-and-symbol based version of AI. The new version of AI Sejnowski and others developed, which became deep learning, is fueled instead by data. Deep networks learn from data in the same way that babies experience the world, starting with fresh eyes and gradually acquiring the skills needed to navigate novel environments. Learning algorithms extract information from raw data; information can be used to create knowledge; knowledge underlies understanding; understanding leads to wisdom. Someday a driverless car will know the road better than you do and drive with more skill; a deep learning network will diagnose your illness; a personal cognitive assistant will augment your puny human brain. It took nature many millions of years to evolve human intelligence; AI is on a trajectory measured in decades. Sejnowski prepares us for a deep learning future.