Series:

Scientific American

2 primary works • 5 total works

Book 4

Cover of The Scientific American Healthy Aging Brain
Good news about getting older from Scientific American and Scientific American Mind The Scientific American Healthy Aging Brain taps into the most current research to present a realistic and encouraging view of the well-aged brain, a sobering look at what can go wrong and at what might help you and your brain stay healthy longer. Neurologists and psychologists have discovered the aging brain is much more elastic and supple than previously thought, and that happiness actually increases with age. While our short-term memory may not be what it was, dementia is not inevitable. Far from disintegrating, the elder brain can continue to develop and adapt in many ways and stay sharp as it ages. * Offers new insights on how an aging brain can repair itself, and the five best strategies for keeping your brain healthy * Shows how older brains can acquire new skills, perspective, and productivity * Dispels negative myths about aging * Explores what to expect as our brains grow older With hope and truth, this book helps us preserve what we ve got, minimize what we ve lost, and optimize the vigor and health of our maturing brains.

Book 5

Cover of The Scientific American Book of Love, Sex and the Brain

Cover of The Scientific American Book of Love, Sex and the Brain: The Neuroscience of How, When, Why and Who We Love

Cover of The Scientific American Day in the Life of Your Brain
Have you ever wondered what’s happening in your brain as you go through a typical day and night? This fascinating book presents an hour-by-hour round-the-clock journal of your brain’s activities. Drawing on the treasure trove of information from Scientific American and Scientific American Mind magazines as well as original material written specifically for this book, Judith Horstman weaves together a compelling description of your brain at work and at play.

The Scientific American Day in the Life of Your Brain reveals what’s going on in there while you sleep and dream, how your brain makes memories and forms addictions and why we sometimes make bad decisions. The book also offers intriguing information about your emotional brain, and what’s happening when you’re feeling love, lust, fear and anxiety—and how sex, drugs and rock and roll tickle the same spots.

Based on the latest scientific information, the book explores your brain’s remarkable ability to change, how your brain can make new neurons even into old age and why multitasking may be bad for you.

Your brain is uniquely yours – but research is showing many of its day-to-day cycles are universal. This book gives you a look inside your brain and some insights into why you may feel and act as you do.

The Scientific American Day in the Life of Your Brain is written in the entertaining, informative and easy-to-understand style that fans of Scientific American and Scientific American Mind magazine have come to expect.

Cover of The Scientific American Brave New Brain