Staying sharp for dummies / in conjunction with American Geriatrics Society and Health in Aging Foundation ; [authors Timothy E. Parker, Brent J. Agin, M.D., Sharon Perkins, John Boghosian Arden, Ph. D., Stephan Bodian, Marni Wasserman, Allen Elkin, Ph. D., John R. Marler, M.D., Shereen Jegtvig, Tracy Packiam Alloway, Ph. D.].

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Title:

ISBN:

9781119187790

Publication Information:

Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2016]

Physical Description:

xx, 596 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Getting started with staying sharp -- Boosting your memory -- Managing stress: relaxing mind and body -- Improving your lifestyle: nutrition and exercise -- Healthy aging -- The part of tens.

Summary:

"Maintaining and improving your brain's health is vital to your quality of life-- a fact that becomes more important as you age. This essential guide offers tons of helpful information and tangible steps you can take to keep an active mind throughout your life"--Page [4] cover.

Subject Term:

Aging -- Psychological aspects

Older people -- Psychology

Adulthood -- Psychological aspects

Mind and body

Brain -- Care and hygiene.