Brain: An Owner's Guide

A "Must Read" of 2025 by The Next Big Idea Club This practical and informative guide shows you how to maximize your mental wellbeing to protect your brain's future health. Leading neuroscientist Elizabeth R. Ricker reveals how the brain works and shows you how you can look after your most vital organ to improve your memory and concentration at any age. Discover what mental "wellbeing" really means through the science behind a positive mindset, resilience, concentration, and memory, as well as low mood, depression, and brain fog. From the importance of sleep and stress management to understanding why brain disorders such as dementia occur – and the steps you can take to maximize your brain health – this hard-working guide applies the latest medical research to the everyday, with simple illustrations, checklists, FAQs, and myth busters to help you better understand your mind and enhance your long-term quality of life.