In 'Keep Sharp', neurologist Sanjay Gupta unveils the essential secrets to maintaining a sharp mind throughout life. He blends groundbreaking research with practical advice, offering a roadmap to enhance brain health and prevent cognitive decline. Gupta explores the effects of diet, exercise, and mental challenges on brain function, urging readers to take proactive steps for their mental fitness. With relatable anecdotes and expert insights, he provides an engaging exploration of how to enhance memory and creativity. Discover how to not just age gracefully, but thrive mentally as you grow older!
By Sanjay Gupta
Published: 2021
"The brain is not just a mysterious organ; it's a muscle that can be trained, strengthened, and kept sharp, unveiling the extraordinary capabilities within us all."
Keep your brain young, healthy, and sharp with this science-driven guide to protecting your mind from decline by neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta. Throughout our life, we look for ways to keep our mind sharp and effortlessly productive. Now, globetrotting neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age. Keep Sharp debunks common myths about aging and cognitive decline, explores whether there’s a “best” diet or exercise regimen for the brain, and explains whether it’s healthier to play video games that test memory and processing speed, or to engage in more social interaction. Discover what we can learn from “super-brained” people who are in their eighties and nineties with no signs of slowing down—and whether there are truly any benefits to drugs, supplements, and vitamins. Dr. Gupta also addresses brain disease, particularly Alzheimer’s, answers all your questions about the signs and symptoms, and shows how to ward against it and stay healthy while caring for a partner in cognitive decline. He likewise provides you with a personalized twelve-week program featuring practical strategies to strengthen your brain every day. Keep Sharp is the only owner’s manual you’ll need to keep your brain young and healthy regardless of your age!
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Sanjay Gupta is an acclaimed author, journalist, and physician, known for his engaging writing that combines medical expertise with storytelling. Gupta is the author of notable works such as "Chasing Life," "Monday Mornings," and "Keep Sharp," where he explores topics ranging from health and wellness to the challenges of modern medicine. His writing style is characterized by clarity, empathy, and a deep understanding of the human condition, making complex medical concepts accessible to a general audience. As the chief medical correspondent for CNN, Gupta utilizes his platform to educate the public on critical health issues, reinforcing his commitment to improving health literacy.
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