The Secret Life of the Grown-Up Brain

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For many years scientists thought that the human brain simply decayed over time and its dying cells led to memory slips fuzzy logic negative thinking and even depression. But new research from neuroscien tists and psychologists suggests that in fact the brain reorganizes improves in important functions and even helps us adopt a more optimistic outlook in middle age. Growth of white matter and brain connectors allow us to recognize patterns faster make better judgments and find unique solutions to problems. Scientists call these traits cognitive expertise and they reach their highest levels in middle age.

In her impeccably researched book science writer Barbara Strauch explores the latest findings that demonstrate through the use of technology such as brain scans that the middle-aged brain is more flexible and more capable than previously thought. For the first time long-term studies show that our view of middle age has been misleading and incomplete. By detailing exactly the normal healthy brain functions over time Strauch also explains how its optimal processes can be maintained. Part scientific survey part how-to guide The Secret Life of the Grown-Up Brainis a fascinating glimpse at our surprisingly talented middle-aged minds.

Über den Autor

Barbara Strauch is health and medical science editor and a deputy science editor at The New York Times. She previously covered science and medical issues in Boston and Houston and directed Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism at Newsday. The Secret Life of the Grown-Up Brain is a New York Times bestseller.

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2011
Genre:	Importe , Psychologie
Rubrik:	Geisteswissenschaften
Medium:	Taschenbuch
ISBN-13:	9780241953075
ISBN-10:	0241953073
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Strauch, Barbara
Hersteller:	Penguin
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	198 x 129 x 13 mm
Von/Mit:	Barbara Strauch
Erscheinungsdatum:	07.04.2011
Gewicht:	0,27 kg