Description
Book SynopsisTrade 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 chemicals 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 *
Fascinating and
useful. * Robin Ince *
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
