High-Octane Brain
5 Science-Based Steps to Sharpen Your Memory and Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's
From a board-certified neuropsychologist and a national leader in the field of brain health, a science-backed program to prevent Alzheimer's that offers five strategies to avert cognitive decline.
American adults fear Alzheimer's more than any other disease (including cancer), and because many people do not realise there is no direct genetic cause for 95 percent of Alzheimer's cases, they do not take the necessary steps to change lifestyle factors shown to significantly protect against the disease. In her debut book, Harvard- and Yale-trained board-certified neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Braun inspires readers to make lasting improvements by helping them understand the truth about brain health and providing guidance through the maze of conflicting media advice.
Braun interviews eight leading brain health experts, combining their insights with cutting-edge research to offer proven strategies to implement the five features of the High-Octane Brain: improved nutrition, regular exercise, sufficient sleep, reduced stress, and increased engagement. Then readers can evaluate where they stand on the High-Octane Brain spectrum with a memory and brain health assessment quiz, and develop a personalised program for optimal brain health. Dr. Braun offers a tracking system to provide a visual depiction of your progress. Packed with valuable tips that you can implement immediately to minimise common 'brain blips,' memory exercises to boost your memory within minutes, and personal accounts from nine High-Octane Brain role models ages 44 to 103, this groundbreaking book will finally put the future of your brain in your control.
Dr. Michelle Braun is a Harvard- and Yale- trained, board-certified neuropsychologist and a national leader in the field of brain health and cognitive functioning. She is a former instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Assistant Director of Inpatient Mental Health at the Boston Veterans’ Administration Hospital. She was the featured presenter in a live PBS Next Avenue television program on brain health, and has been interviewed as a brain health expert on Fox Morning News, CBS, and iHeart Radio. Her work has been featured in national media outlets such as Family Circle, Medical Daily, and HealthNewsDigest.com. Dr. Braun has a popular column on brain health in Psychology Today and has been an invited speaker for the Alzheimer’s Association for the past 14 years. She lives and works in Wisconsin.
