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as_a_tre3 's review for:
Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age
by Sanjay Gupta
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.