Books About Improving Brain Health

Here are some books on brain health and how to improve the brain and keep it healthy.

My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey

My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey buy

Personal account of brain scientist Jill Bolte Taylor and the incident of her stroke and recovery. She gave a very powerful talk at a TED conference. See video of part of that talk here.

Brain Longevity: The Breakthrough Medical Program that Improves Your Mind and Memory

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Author Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa is a holistic healer that combines Eastern and Western medicine. He believes cortisol plays a major factor in brain aging. He explains the four pillars to brain health: diet, exercise, stress reduction, and supplements.

The Better Brain Book

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This book is all about improving memory and sharpness as well as slowing brain aging. Dr. David Perlmutter talks about nutrition, supplements, lifestyle changes, removing toxins, and brain workout. Book includes a "brain audit" as well as four recommended medical tests.