90 Puzzles, Logic Riddles & Brain Teasers to Exercise Your Mind From New York Times bestselling author Dr. Gary Small – an expert on neuroscience, memory, Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, anxiety and human behavior – Brain Games to Exercise Your Mind: Protect Your Brain from Memory Loss and Other Age-Related Disorders will keep your mind sharp and in-shape. Memory loss and age-related dementia illnesses are among the most frightening diagnoses in the US, affecting nearly six million adult Americans.  Dr Small provides over 90 puzzles, logic Riddles and brain teasers to exercise your mind, and have fun while staying sharp.   

Now more than ever, our brains are overloaded-with information, stress, exhaustion, and more. All these things negatively affect brain health, causing memory loss and even leading to Alzheimer's. But The Memory Bible offers clear, concise, prescriptive steps for reversing this damage, providing the innovative memory exercises and brain fitness programs necessary to immediately improve your mental performance and cognitive abilities. Since its initial publication, this program has helped thousands of people improve their ability to remember everyday issues like where the car is parked, as well as the more important ability to think fast and maintain a healthy brain for life. This update not only brings in the most up-to-date research on brain health, but also accounts for new developments in technology, the workplace, medicine, and more. Dr. Small's comprehensive, science-backed program includes a "brain diet" of memory-enhancing foods and a list of the most effective drugs, as well as a workbook with a weekly and daily calendar, promoting lifestyle choices that have a tremendous impact on keeping brains young.

"This practical field guide deciphers the complex diagnosis and treatment tools that everyone must understand to combat this epidemic." - Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D., Bestselling author & Host of The Dr. Oz Show "Millions of people are impacted every day by Alzheimer's. Those who get this mind-blowing disease and those who care for them deserve this guide." - Maria Shriver, Bestselling author, journalist & Founder of The Women's Alzheimer's Movement "No question it is a frightening diagnosis, but whether you are a patient, family member or caregiver, you can't help feel empowered and optimistic after reading this book. This small guide will leave a big impression." - Dr. Sanjay Gupta, M.D., Bestelling author & CNN Chief Medical Correspondent From New York Times bestselling author and expert on neuroscience, memory, Alzheimer's Disease and dementia, The Small Guide to Alzheimer's Disease provides a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, and related disorders, along with the latest treatment solutions from conventional and alternative therapies to new scientific discoveries, lifestyle changes and interventions. Alheimer's Disease and related dementia illnesses are among the most frightening diagnoses in the US, affecting nearly six million adult Americans. This accessible guide starts with providing readers with an overview of Alzheimer's Disease and dementia: what it is, who gets it, how to recognize it, major causes (genetics, environment, etc.). As bestselling author of The Memory Bible and The Memory Prescription, as well as Director of the UCLA Longevity Center, Dr. Gary Small is on the cutting edge of breakthrough treatments, as well as prevention strategies. In addition to case studies and patient interviews, all chapters will include side-bars with factoids, lists, and other helpful information.

Want to keep Alzheimer's at bay for years--ideally, forever? Prevention is the way, and this is the guide. Now in paperback and updated throughout, "The Alzheimer's Prevention Program" is essential for everyone with a family history of Alzheimer's, and for the 80 million baby boomers who worry whenever they forget someone's name. It's the book that shows how to strengthen memory and avoid everyday lapses. How to incorporate the top ten brain-protecting foods into your diet. How to cross-train your brain, exercising both the right and left hemisphere. And how to reduce stress, a risk factor for developing dementia and Alzheimer's, through meditation and 11 other relaxation strategies.Written by the "New York Times" bestselling authors of "The Memory Bible," this book is an easy-to-follow regimen based on the latest comprehensive research into Alzheimer's disease, and especially the critical connection between lifestyle and susceptibility. The paperback edition is updated with a brand-new section that answers the most compelling questions asked of Dr. Small after publication of the first edition, including: the power of exercise to offset a genetic predisposition; antibodies that can clear Alzheimer's plaques from the brain; and promising new treatments, from drugs to deep brain stimulation.It's the science-based, breakthrough program that will bring mental clarity to every day and help you take control of your brain's health.

From New York Times bestselling author and expert on neuroscience, memory, Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, anxiety and human behavior, The Small Guide to Depression provides a comprehensive overview of depression, negative personality traits and anxiety -- along with the latest treatment solutions from conventional and alternative therapies to new scientific discoveries and interventions. Over 300 million people worldwide live with depression; in 2014, around 15.7 million adults age 18 or older in the U.S. had experienced at least one major depressive episode in the last year.  This accessible guide starts with providing readers with an overview of depression:  What it is, who gets it, how to recognize it, major causes (genetics, environment, etc.).  Dr. Small discusses the various types of depression  General therapeutic approaches used for all depression disorders How to know when it’s time to seek professional help. Each of the chapters will cover a specific type of depression and open with a case study example. Small will describe:  Causes, symptoms, conventional treatments (e.g., medications, psychotherapy)  Alternative therapies (e.g., exercise, meditation, yoga, homeopathy) Novel therapies (e.g., transmagnetic stimulation [TMS]) New scientific discoveries and interventions coming down the pike (e.g., focused ultrasound). In addition to case studies and patient interviews, all chapters will include side-bars with factoids, lists, and other helpful information.

Now in paperback: "A genuinely holistic blueprint for a healthy, happy, and long life" The old saying goes that "living well is the best revenge." In recent years that's come to signify conspicuous consumption rather than aging with good health, vitality, and a keen mind--but all the luxury in the world wont make up for an existence that's lacking those three things. In The Longevity Bible, expert Dr. Gary Small offers scientifically proven--yet still fun and exciting--ways to keep the brain, body, and attitude young and vital well into our sixties, seventies, and beyond.

From the author of The Memory Bible and The Memory Prescription, Dr. Gary Small's exciting, all-encompassing formula for living a longer and better life Bestselling author and expert on aging Dr. Gary Small show us how to live longer, stronger, better lives in his new book, The Longevity Bible, by following simple guidelines such as a positive attitude, gratifying relationships, and lifelong education. Comprised of advice on memory fitness, healthy diet, physical conditioning, and stress reduction, The Longevity Bible follows the stories of four typical readers in different stages of their lives, and how those lives are improved with his plans.

While "The Memory Bible detailed healthy longevity objectives in improving your memory over time, "The Memory Prescription will show you how exactly to achieve these goals quickly and effectively. Working with fundamental tools, this book will allow the reader to customize their own specialized Memory Prescription, giving them the opportunity to begin living better and longer. "The Memory Prescription will feature Dr. Gary Small's 14-Day Plan to Keep Your Brian and Body Young. It will focus on "The Big 4" areas: mental activity, healthy brain and body diet, stress reduction, and physical fitness. Expanding on the features of "The Memory Bible, Dr. Small will offer an inclusive daily guide of mental and physical exercises, what to eat and drink, and ways to reduce stress levels.

Shaped by the era of Google and limitless access to news and information, the brains of your coworkers, your children, and your competition are remapping, retooling, and evolving. Are you keeping up?

Dr. Gary Small, one of America's leading neuroscientists and experts on brain function and behavior, explores how technology's unstoppable march forward has altered the way young minds develop, function, and interpret information. "iBrain" reveals a new evolution catalyzed by technological advancement and its future implications: What are the professional, social, and political impacts of this new brain evolution? How must you adapt and at what price? "iBrain" can help us avoid the potential drawbacks--add, increased social isolation, Internet addiction, and so on--while offering the tools and strategies needed to bridge the brain gap, enabling us to compete and thrive in the age of high-tech immersion.

Misplacing your keys, forgetting someone's name at a party, or coming home from the market without the most important item -- these are just some of the many common memory slips we all experience from time to time. But such cognitive lapses don't just plague middle-agers and seniors; UCLA studies indicate that forgetfulness begins much earlier in life. Scientists can detect subtle changes in the brain that coincide with mental decline by the time we reach age 40, and our findings show that people as young as 20 already have memory problems. Dr. Gary Small and Gigi Vorgan's 2 Weeks To A Younger Brain translates the latest brain science into practical strategies and exercises that yield quick and long- lasting benefits. It will not only improve your memory, but will also strengthen your physical health by reducing your risk for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. The latest research confirms that there is a lot we can do to boost our memory and keep our brains young. After three decades of helping thousands of patients improve their memory and mental acuity, Dr. Small and Gorgan are convinced that our daily lifestyle habits are directly linked to our brain health. This book will show that it only takes two weeks to form new habits that bolster cognitive abilities and help stave off, or even reverse, brain aging. If you commit only 14 days to 2 Weeks To A Younger Brain, you will reap noticeable results. During that brief period, you will have learned the secrets to keeping your brain young for the rest of your life.