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Think Smart: A Neuroscientist's Prescription For Improving Your Brain's Performance (2009)

by Richard Restak(Favorite Author)
3.65 of 5 Votes: 1
ISBN
1594488738 (ISBN13: 9781594488733)
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English
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Riverhead Hardcover
review 1: I enjoy reading books like this because I am always trying to find ways of making my brain work better. Because I read so many of these books, I am familiar with parts of the information already. However, every book has something new to offer.I liked the practical advice put together with scientific theory that Restak included in the book. He is good at explaining complex ideas in a way that non-scientists can understand.
review 2: Very interesting book on what makes our brain work and ways that we can improve brain function. Since my children have depleted me of many brain cells, I'm very motivated to preserve what little I have left. An interesting side note, Dr. Restak's advice on taking care of our brains reads like a mini word of wisdom. I think my ver
... morey favorite new fact was that teenage brains are still so undeveloped that the frontal lobes are immature, resulting in lack of concentration, focus, motivation and poor consistent efforts instead of willfulness or laziness. Max will be pleased to hear he may have somewhat of a reprieve from future lectures. (Somewhat) less
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mkongwe
Meh. Not bad. Some interesting/useful info, but more geared toward older folks.
zeyko
I read this book last year but don't remember anything about it...how sad!
TreyAngel
Good read with some useful information and practical tips.
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