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The Brain Bible: How to Stay Vital, Productive, and Happy for a Lifetimeby John Arden2014 | ISBN-10: 0071826548 | 272 pages | EPUB | 1,5 MBTHE REAL PATH TO BRAIN HEALTH–BASED ON CUTTING-EDGE BRAIN SCIENCELet’s face it: you want to keep your brain in great shape. But But how do you sift through the clutter of information and media coverage in order to find the facts?The Brain Bible One of today’s leading experts on brain health, Dr. John Arden tells it straight: There is no single remedy for maintaining sharpmindedness into old age. But there are a lot of things you can do that, over the course of time, will work wonders. It’s not about adding one activity or breaking one habit–it’s about making many small, simple changes in your everyday routine.Dr. Arden culls the latest findings in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, gerontology, and many other sciences and puts them all together into a smart, actionable, science-based plan. Basing his conclusions on cutting-edge research, Dr. Arden has broken down the vast amount of confusing and sometimes conflicting brain data into the five crucial Brain Bible factors you need to be mindful of: Education – Read and keep your brain active Diet – What you eat and drink directly affects your brain health Exercise – Starting a fitness routine is simpler than you think Relationships – The love of friends and family has a strong healing power Sleep – Get enough but not too much sleepIf you want to keep your brain sharp–and who doesn’t?–The Brain Bible is packed with the simple lifestyle changes you will want to make. After exploring the five Brain Bible factors, Dr. Arden shares indispensable advice on how to lower your everyday stress level. Then he provides the 7-Day Brain Bible Jumpstart Plan you can use to start changing your lifestyle and improving your brain today.The Brain Bible can help make your brain–and your life–better than ever.Editorial Reviews”Successful aging just doesn’t happen– it takes knowledge, wisdom, and action. Read this book and let John Arden take you on a fascinating and very human journey through the science and steps to healthy aging.”– Louis Cozolino PhD, Pepperdine University, author of the Healthy Aging Brain”The Brain Bible book translates the latest developments from the abstruse world of the neurological sciences into accessible, real-world guidance for those who are sharp enough to choose to remain sharp. Essential reading.”–John Soderlund, Publishing Editor, New Therapist,  South Africa”Dr. John Arden provides an uplifting read for those of us who look forward to aging actively and enjoyably. He beautifully describes the lifestyle factors that we can control that have enormous effects on the quality of our lives. This is a must read.”–Ian H. Robertson, PhD,  Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland “Dr. Arden’s command of the scientific literature is impressive, as is his ability to communicate findings in a clear and accessible way.  I recommend this book to anyone interested in caring for our most important organ.” –Dr. Matthew Bambling, University of Queensland”If you want to redefine the aging process so you can be what you want to be instead of what you have observed, read this book to have ample guidance for healthy longevity.” –Charlotte A Tomaino, PhD, author of Awakening the Brain”Dr. John Arden writes clearly with an energetic, engaging style, using many examples and real-life analogies, as well as copious amounts of research-based material. This book is a great guide for enriching our lives with a more fully functioning brain.”–Kelly O’Donnell, PsyD, Geneva, Switzerland”Dr Arden’s The Brain Bible lucidly cuts through the cacophony of confusing advice on how to protect your brain. He distils the scientific literature on brain function and describes step-by-step improvements. This is an important for anyone interested in healthy aging.”–Mark Thorpe, PhD, Head of Psychology, AUT University, New Zealand”In The Brain Bible, the ultimate guidebook for living healthy and happy, Dr Arden suggests simple behaviours, supported by the latest science, to improve the brain’s wellness!”–Marcel Bernier Laval University, Québec, CanadaFrom the AuthorAmid an era of confusing messages about health and brain health, it is my hope that this book cuts through data smog and offers sound advice for brain health. Amazon Reviews:5.0 out of 5 starsSo much new that I learned…of benefit to avoid aging “badly”!By Amazon Customer on January 13, 2014Excellent! I thought I knew a goodly amount regarding healthy lifestyle choices and the impact poor choices have – but I was wrong! Dr. Arden’s book gave clear, new information for a lay person about the brain/neuroscience and how/why different choices in diet, exercise, learning activities will slow down aging. Highly recommend this book for anyone who is aging themselves (!) or who has more elderly parents.5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific book—offers insight and steps to optimize the health of our brains, and our livesBy Kathryn A. Collins on December 26, 2014As a physician who has jumped with both feet onto the bandwagon of “lifestyle medicine,” I was delighted to read this book and discover that Dr. Arden’s recommendations for supporting and maximizing brain function include the same important nutrition and lifestyle factors that are crucial to optimizing overall health. I enjoyed the explanations of how and why in Part One, and especially liked Part Two, which lays out the most important categories of healthy brain behaviors, in easy-to-understand format and with plenty of interesting real-life examples. Not only did I reaffirm my own understanding of how to provide the best environments for the brain to thrive on, but I also learned additional important tips and information to apply to my own life and to my healthcare practice going forward.One of my Lifestyle Medicine clients recently illustrated the power of Dr. Arden’s simple yet persuasive writing: She’d bought and read his book (on my recommendation), got to the part about alcohol and the brain, and shortly thereafter told me “I think I’ll just quit drinking; it’s not really good for me OR for my brain!” (she’s 80 years old and is starting to take important steps toward cleaning up her diet and lifestyle to promote greater functionality and vitality).I love this book and refer to it often; highly recommended for anyone wanting solid and specific—and do-able— guidelines for protecting one of our most important assets: our brains.5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview of Brain Based Therapy IdeasBy Mike on April 5, 2014Having attended a Dr Arden seminar, I was excited about reading his lastest book. This book is a terrific and easy to read introduction to the neuroscience that can be used in everyday life. I have started to implement some of Dr Arden’s ideas from his seminar and this book provides additional steps, rational and easy to implement ideas. He describe in an easy to understand format about the five basic factors people can use, daily, to enhance their life and longetivity of brain functioning. Diet, exercise, education, social activiities and sleep are all essential elements. Get the book, go to his seminars or his talks if you have a chance, you will not be disappointed. Having met him personally at a seminar, he is a very bright and sharp clinician and a very gentle and kind human being.Dr. M. Thayer5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! What A Masterpiece!By korb62 on September 17, 2014This book is truly amazing. It’s written for professionals who want to “improve their game.” You’ll highlight often and really enjoy the expertise of Dr John Arden. And the book is also written with down to earth examples and a style that really brings the ideas home. The book truly stimulates further reading and study of the materials presented. You’ll feel so much better after learning and living the healthy, positive teachings in this wonderful book. Enjoy!5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Life Information!!!!!By Joe Hegedus (counsellor) on July 16, 2014Clearly written, highly relevant information backed up by current research. A VERY HELPFUL BOOK whether you’re already well or in need of improvement. I believe it is great for anyone, as well as for counsellors who can use the guide for themselves and help spread the word.This book makes a compelling list of points for your wellness – make sure you read it all. You could skim the parts about specific brain components if that type of text does not interest you – you can get the essence from understanding everything else which is an easy read.5.0 out of 5 stars Written for everyone. But useful for my work in mental health, addiction, and trauma recovery.By B. Martin, LPC on December 27, 2013As a licensed counselor, I seek to help my clients improve overall health and healing. John Arden has done the hard work of gleaning the most important information from the latest neuroscientific research and has written a no-nonsense, approachable guide to brain health that is accessible for everyone. Incorporating John Arden’s recommendations (especially SEEDS) into the treatment plan for each of my clients has been helpful no matter what the presenting issue or stage of development. John’s work is a game changer. Highly recommended.5.0 out of 5 stars The Book I Wish I’d Written!By SFNeuropsych on December 21, 2013This book is fantastic and it is the book I wish I’d written. Dr. Arden has done his homework and includes all of the current research on keeping your brain healthy. His writing style is engaging and clear. I will be recommending this book to all of my patients!4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Health, fitness, & lifestyle improvement professionalsBy Memory on January 8, 2015The book gives an in depth look at why five key lifestyle changes should be adapted. I enjoyed learning & reading about the science behind what happens to the brain if or if not practiced. I would recommend this only to professionals because as a casual read it may be boring, but as a fitness professionals these are all things that I personally already knew.