Book Review: Keep Sharp

The author starts with the basic facts about the brain: how it works, how it ages, signs of serious decline, and debunking known myths. Then Dr. Gupta shares five strategies to protect your brain function: move, discover, relax, nourish, connect. There is a 12-week program to carry out the recommended steps and strategies. The last section of the book examines the challenges of diagnosing and treating brain diseases, including insights on navigating finances and emotions.

I would recommend this book if you are looking to learn more about the brain, dementia, and prevention. It is not a scientific, deep dive into Alzheimer's disease.

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Gupta, S. (2021). Keep sharp: Build a better brain at any age. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Book Review: Nudge

 

Nudges are everywhere. The authors present how we make choices and can be led to make better ones without sacrificing our freedom of choice. Topics include savings, Social Security, credit markets, environmental policy, health care, marriage, and more. The reader is encouraged to think of how nudges can apply to other domains such as your workplace, social clubs, families, universities, religious institutions. I found the book fascinating and would recommend it to those interested in how our surroundings influence our choices.

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Thaler, R. and Sunstein, C. (2009). Nudge: Improving decisions about health, wealth, and happiness. New York: Penguin Books.