02314cam a2200445 a 4500 104026 20230410143521.0 090806s2010 nyu b 001 0 eng 2009030815 015630760 Uk 9780670020713 0670020710 (OCoLC)311778642 GRAL RA 790 S912s 2010 616.890084 Strauch, Barbara. The secret life of the grown-up brain : the surprising talents of the middle-aged mind / Barbara Strauch. New York : Viking, 2010. xxv, 229 p. ; 22 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. In her impeccably researched book, science writer Barbara Strauch explores the latest findings that demonstrate, through the use of technology such as brain scans, that the middle-aged brain is more flexible and more capable than previously thought. By detailing exactly the normal, healthy brain functions over time, Strauch also explains how its optimal processes can be maintained. pt. 1. The powers that be. Am I losing my mind? -- The best brains of our lives -- A brighter place -- Experience, judgment, wisdom -- The middle in motion -- pt. 2. The inner workings. What changes with time -- Two brains are better than one -- Extra brainpower -- pt. 3. Healthier brains. Keep moving and keep your wits -- Food for thought -- The brain gym -- A new place for better, longer lives. Middle-aged persons Mental health. Memory disorders. Brain. Personas de mediana edad Salud mental. Trastornos de la memoria. Cerebro. Primera Jornada de Catalogacion. Contributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1101/2009030815-b.html Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1101/2009030815-d.html Baker and Taylor BTCP BK0008299389 YBP Library Services YANK 3132990 Blackwell Book Service BBUS R9841011 $26.95 Coutts Information Services COUT 9680380 lcc bk C0 DRFGD JPR 103140 103140 0 0 lcc 0 0 S BJB BJB A2P 2023-04-10 0 RA 790 S912s 2010 00000092923 2019-01-21 00:00:00 1 2019-01-21 bk