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Rating: 5
Re-Read Factor: Yes
[a:Sanjay Gupta|162139|Sanjay Gupta|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1231373829p2/162139.jpg] does an incredible job in relaying information about current developments in the realm of neurological research as well as explaining ways to combat memory loss at large. He untangles hard science while connecting it to our daily habits and beyond. Having read [b:Chasing Life: New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today|278353|Chasing Life New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today|Sanjay Gupta|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388189151l/278353._SY75_.jpg|269972] and [b:Cheating Death: The Doctors and Medical Miracles that Are Saving Lives Against All Odds|6597129|Cheating Death The Doctors and Medical Miracles that Are Saving Lives Against All Odds|Sanjay Gupta|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1344269854l/6597129._SY75_.jpg|6790901], [b:Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age|52754076|Keep Sharp Build a Better Brain at Any Age|Sanjay Gupta|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1572787532l/52754076._SY75_.jpg|73726828] is likewise a book of the ages, and Gupta's portrayal of modern medicine to laymen keeps getting better and better.
Can't wait to see what else Dr. Gupta has in store for the future.
Re-Read Factor: Yes
Memory loss is not a preordained part of aging.
[a:Sanjay Gupta|162139|Sanjay Gupta|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1231373829p2/162139.jpg] does an incredible job in relaying information about current developments in the realm of neurological research as well as explaining ways to combat memory loss at large. He untangles hard science while connecting it to our daily habits and beyond. Having read [b:Chasing Life: New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today|278353|Chasing Life New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today|Sanjay Gupta|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388189151l/278353._SY75_.jpg|269972] and [b:Cheating Death: The Doctors and Medical Miracles that Are Saving Lives Against All Odds|6597129|Cheating Death The Doctors and Medical Miracles that Are Saving Lives Against All Odds|Sanjay Gupta|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1344269854l/6597129._SY75_.jpg|6790901], [b:Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age|52754076|Keep Sharp Build a Better Brain at Any Age|Sanjay Gupta|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1572787532l/52754076._SY75_.jpg|73726828] is likewise a book of the ages, and Gupta's portrayal of modern medicine to laymen keeps getting better and better.
Can't wait to see what else Dr. Gupta has in store for the future.
Damn you, Sanjay Gupta, for making me say, “my dad was right.” My dad was a neurosurgeon whose constant running joke was that all he did all day was sit around tell patients the same advice: “eat well and exercise,” as his primary advice to help improve brain/memory/spinal issues. Turns out, this advice is at the root of not just our heart and physical well being, but our brain and memory longevity as well.
This audiobook, very well read by the author, is an important reminder for all of us to do what we know we should do, not only for our bodies but our brains. Gupta’s lead-by-example approach can get annoying and preachy at times (“I personally do a triathalon every day, meditate with the Dalai Lama, and only consume a specific kind of juice I need to chew”)....... but some eye-rolling aside, I enjoyed this and think it is critical reading.
This audiobook, very well read by the author, is an important reminder for all of us to do what we know we should do, not only for our bodies but our brains. Gupta’s lead-by-example approach can get annoying and preachy at times (“I personally do a triathalon every day, meditate with the Dalai Lama, and only consume a specific kind of juice I need to chew”)....... but some eye-rolling aside, I enjoyed this and think it is critical reading.
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I am familiar with Sanjay Gupta from his reporting on the Coronavirus podcast. Dr. Gupta was a neurosurgeon before becoming CNN’s chief medical correspondent, and neuroscience and brain health continue to be his areas of expertise. In Keep Sharp, Dr. Gupta explores the concepts of heightening and protecting brain function and maintaining cognitive health into old age.
The book begins with an in-depth discussion of the brain, its functions, and what happens when our brains begin to decline. Dr. Gupta then spends time examining five pillars for building brain health (exercise, learning, sleep, nutrition, and socialization) and concludes with a section on the signs, symptoms, and treatment of people with brain disease, particularly Alzheimer’s.
This book is written in a conversational, engaging style that makes the challenging subject of neuroscience not just accessible, but enjoyable. Dr. Gupta debunks several myths surrounding brain health, resulting in quite a few surprises for me (most notably the connection between Alzheimer’s and Type II Diabetes, and the proven benefits of exercise for brain health over ALL other types of personal care). He also layers the science and research portions of the book with plenty of fascinating factoids about the brain. I was pretty shocked by how little we still know about the brain, and by the fact that many of the ideas surrounding brain protection are still just conjecture. I appreciated Dr. Gupta’s clarity on which practices are backed by science and which claims still need to be studied further.
Many of the strategies offered in the book fall under the umbrella of common sense protocol for general health, which I found somewhat reassuring (taking care of your brain isn’t too much more difficult than simply taking care of your health) if slightly overwhelming (because getting the right amounts of food, sleep, exercise, and social engagement is SO much easier said than done). Still, I like that this book offers some hope for those desiring to maintain cognitive health. Keep Sharp has definitely changed the way I think about my brain and how I will move forward in caring for it.
My Rating: 4 Stars.
This review first appeared on my personal blog, https://kendranicole.net/april-2021-quick-lit-nonfiction-reads/
Please visit my site for more book reviews: https://kendranicole.net/category/book-corner/
The book begins with an in-depth discussion of the brain, its functions, and what happens when our brains begin to decline. Dr. Gupta then spends time examining five pillars for building brain health (exercise, learning, sleep, nutrition, and socialization) and concludes with a section on the signs, symptoms, and treatment of people with brain disease, particularly Alzheimer’s.
This book is written in a conversational, engaging style that makes the challenging subject of neuroscience not just accessible, but enjoyable. Dr. Gupta debunks several myths surrounding brain health, resulting in quite a few surprises for me (most notably the connection between Alzheimer’s and Type II Diabetes, and the proven benefits of exercise for brain health over ALL other types of personal care). He also layers the science and research portions of the book with plenty of fascinating factoids about the brain. I was pretty shocked by how little we still know about the brain, and by the fact that many of the ideas surrounding brain protection are still just conjecture. I appreciated Dr. Gupta’s clarity on which practices are backed by science and which claims still need to be studied further.
Many of the strategies offered in the book fall under the umbrella of common sense protocol for general health, which I found somewhat reassuring (taking care of your brain isn’t too much more difficult than simply taking care of your health) if slightly overwhelming (because getting the right amounts of food, sleep, exercise, and social engagement is SO much easier said than done). Still, I like that this book offers some hope for those desiring to maintain cognitive health. Keep Sharp has definitely changed the way I think about my brain and how I will move forward in caring for it.
My Rating: 4 Stars.
This review first appeared on my personal blog, https://kendranicole.net/april-2021-quick-lit-nonfiction-reads/
Please visit my site for more book reviews: https://kendranicole.net/category/book-corner/
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This is an extremely well-researched, clearly written, and persuasive book about how you can keep your brain sharp at any age. He's a neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent at CNN and definitely knows what he is talking about. I learned that dementia and Alzheimer's both start 10-20 years before any symptoms appear. But he is not a fear-monger. Even if you already have Alzheimer's there are things that can be done to slow it down and improve quality of life. And, it can be prevented. I thought he'd talk about doing things like crossword puzzles--but actually what is far more important is getting regular exercise--most important. Eating well--with a focus on eating fruits, vegetables and other good things rather than avoiding bad things. Getting good sleep, having quality connections to other people, learning and discovering new things, and having purpose and meaning in your life. At the end of the book are tons of resources for caretakers and people with brain disease. This is one of those books that I think everyone would benefit from reading.
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This did not add much to my understanding of senoir brain health. AND I don't think he has ever done a Sunday NYT crossword!
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