Description
Book SynopsisA NEW SCIENTIST BOOK OF THE YEAROur lives are
ruled by one particular group of chemicals. These are the hormones and neurotransmitters that regulate and drive our brains.
Overloaded looks at the roles these chemicals play in all aspects of our life experiences, from how we make decisions, who we love and what we remember to basic survival drives such as hunger, fear and sleep. Author Ginny Smith explores what these tiny molecules do, meeting scientists at the cutting-edge of brain chemistry research who are uncovering unexpected connections between these crucial chemicals. What roles do cortisol and adrenaline play in memory formation? What does dopamine do? And how do hormones affect the trajectory of our romantic relationships? In this eye-opening exploration of the remarkable world of neurotransmitters,
Overloaded unveils the chemicals inside each of us that touch every facet of our lives.
Trade ReviewGinny Smith brings
clarity with aplomb, revealing the chemistry behind how we sleep, what we fear, who we love and even what we remember. * New Scientist *
This
mind-bending, eye-opening book looks at the role played by hormones and neurotransmitters in every aspect of our lives, from what we remember, how we make decisions and who we love to basic survival drives such as hunger, fear and sleep. * Your Healthy Living *
A
mind-blowing exploration into how brain chemical affect every area of your life. * Women's Health *
There's so much more to the way our brains work than we can be aware of on a day-to-day basis, and it's
fascinating to discover more about it ... the writing is
engaging, so you don't need a science degree to understand it. * Top Santé *
A
delightfully fascinating and
useful guide suitable for anyone who has been wondering what their brain is up to. * Robin Ince *
Overloaded explains the breathtaking complexity and versatility of the chemicals that make us what we are, in a
warm, engaging, and informative way. An impressive feat indeed. * Dean Burnett, neuroscientist and author of The Happy Brain *
Table of Contents1: The Chemical Brain 2: Thanks for the Memories 3: Getting Motivated 4: Mood Swings and Scary Things 5: Sleep, the Brain's Greatest Mystery? 6: Food for Thought 7: Logic, Emotion or Chemicals? 8: You've Got the Love 9: A Pain in the Brain Conclusion Glossary Diagram of the brain Acknowledgements Index
