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Book SynopsisMastering the latest fitness craze-keeping your brain healthy at any age Judging from the worldwide popularity of the brain game, Nintendo DS, and such mind-bending puzzles as SuDoku and KenKen(R), keeping one's mind as limber as an Olympic athlete is an international obsession.
Trade ReviewBe a memory marvel follow these tips. (Daily Express, December 2010). covers everything you need to know to keep your mind sharp . (At Home, May 2011).
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Brain Training Basics 7
Chapter 1: Introducing Brain Training 9
Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Brain 15
Chapter 3: Brain Training for Your Needs 29
Part II: Remember, Remember Keeping Your Memory Sharp 39
Chapter 4: Honing Your Long-Term Memory 41
Chapter 5: Improving Your Short-Term Memory 53
Chapter 6: Improving Your Language Skills 67
Chapter 7: Recognising Faces and Remembering Directions 75
Part III: Fostering a Happy, Healthy Mind 87
Chapter 8: Improving Your Creativity 89
Chapter 9: Developing a Positive Mindset 101
Chapter 10: Reaping the Rewards of Peace and Quiet 113
Chapter 11: Keeping Your Brain Sociable 123
Part IV: Getting Physical: Looking at Brain-Friendly Diet and Lifestyle 133
Chapter 12: Feeding the Brain 135
Chapter 13: Looking at Stimulants: Drugs and Caffeine 147
Chapter 14: Building Up Mind/Body Fitness 157
Part V: Game On! Brain Training Games to Play at Home 171
Chapter 15: Verbal Brain Games 173
Chapter 16: Numerical Brain Games 183
Chapter 17: Logic Games 203
Part VI: The Part of Tens 215
Chapter 18: Ten New Habits to Train Your Brain 217
Chapter 19: Ten Brain Games to Play on the Move 225
Appendix: The Payoff: Checking Your Answers 231
Index 247
