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tamaralgage1's review against another edition
5.0
I just finished this book and it is a MUST READ. Initially, I started with an audiobook from the library after listening to a Podcast interview with the author about the book. Sounded interesting and certainly a subject I am concerned about being north of 60 years old now. After the first chapter I stopped the book and ordered a hard copy of my own. My highlighter is right beside me as I continue to read and take notes
melissakuzma's review against another edition
4.0
Great info on brain health. Good to know genetics only plays a small part in dementia and Alzheimer's risk and that taking care of yourself in being in good overall health helps your brain too!
afro8921's review
4.0
Dr. Sanjay Gupta has a real unique way of communicating the importance of brain health. I learned about the neurons responsible for forgetting, why movement and social interaction are so important to healthy brain function, and why I need to sleep deeper and better. I listened to this audio book and it was definitely worth the listen. If you have someone in your family who is experiencing dementia or Alzheimer's, this book will help you understand the disease better.
as_a_tre3's review
4.0
I did enjoy part 1 and part 2 of the brain until the author presented his so-called formula SHARP, and asking the readers to follow his guidelines wholeheartedly (as I interpreted it). After pointing out that when it comes to food or diet, personalized approach was to be embraced, I was a bit confused as why he would provide such specific meal plans (and very limited I must say!) and asked the readers to sort of stick to it. I have always been skeptical when experts ask us to do the exact numerical specific things as opposed to sticking to the philosophical take. But I understand he might just want to provide practical steps, and he did mention earlier in the chapter that we should be flexible on his suggestions.
Overall though, I still enjoyed the book as the author did convince me that I should start thinking thoroughly about brain-related ailments today instead of reserving it when I’d be way in my sixties or seventies when it could already be too late.
I also applauded the author’s recognition (through a brief take, but still counts I think) of the sexism ever present within the research on Alzheimer’s and how most unpaid caregivers to the patients of the illness are disproportionately women. I hope other neurologists (or doctor Gupta himself) would pick up on it and follow up with a more divulged analysis.
Overall though, I still enjoyed the book as the author did convince me that I should start thinking thoroughly about brain-related ailments today instead of reserving it when I’d be way in my sixties or seventies when it could already be too late.
I also applauded the author’s recognition (through a brief take, but still counts I think) of the sexism ever present within the research on Alzheimer’s and how most unpaid caregivers to the patients of the illness are disproportionately women. I hope other neurologists (or doctor Gupta himself) would pick up on it and follow up with a more divulged analysis.
candywalsh's review against another edition
5.0
My advice is to read this book when you’re young. If you follow his advice now, you may add many brain-healthy years to your life. When you’re 90, you’ll be glad you learned this when you were 30!!
shighley's review
4.0
For the most part, I listened to the audio of this book. I found the information on the brain to be really fascinating, and I definitely think about a lot of the things he discusses, whether it's food or exercise. Reading this happened to coincide with a thorough physical and having to start medications for the first time in my life, so it really hit home! I appreciated the part about dementia at the end, but was surprised that it took up so much of the book. I found the beginning so interesting that I even bought a copy for a friend.