How to keep your brain young by Professor Kerryn Phelps

Professor Kerryn Phelps AM shares how to preserve memory, reduce dementia risk, harness neuroplasticity and restore brain function in this thoroughly researched and incredibly detailed book on how to keep your brain young. It covers aspects from brain basics to what can affect your brain, to what you can do to support your brain and then a plan for keeping your brain young. Kerryn Phelps does her best to keep the science simple for those reading the book, while still keeping it interesting. Looking at the lifespan of the brain from conception (even pre-conception) through to end of life stages, this book has information on all age levels, including things to watch out for in certain ages. With over 300 pages of research, tips and anecdotes, this book is great for those who want to learn about dementia and other brain related medical issues.

As one of Australia's most trusted GPs, Kerryn Phelps has written an immensely useful book regarding care for, and maintenance of, a healthy brain. Full of suggestions relating to physical health as well as mental health, there are countless things we can do to assist ourselves in keeping our brain young. Eating healthy, exercising, learning new skills, getting adequate sleep and healthy relationships are all key aspects of assisting your brain stay young. Reading the book will give even more suggestions, as well as things to look out for and avoid (illicit drugs, excessive use of alcohol, smoking and so on). One of the chapters even discusses the benefits of having pets, and as I've had pets my whole life, I recognised the benefits that were mentioned.

Themes: Science, Health and Nutrition, Brain, Medical Science, Dementia, Neuroplasticity.

Melanie Pages