Brain Rules for Aging Well
by John Medina
Medina's ten rules for an aging brain: friendships, gratitude, mindfulness, learning, exercise, sleep, and his candor about what the research does and does not show. Accessible and well-sourced, like his other Brain Rules books.
Read it if…
you are over 50 and want research-based habits for staying sharp.
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Skip it if…
you want a supplement or diet protocol; Medina offers neither.
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Three things you will actually use
- Friendships protect the brain.
- Keep learning something hard.
- Move, sleep, and stay grateful.
Do this first
Schedule one social activity and one learning activity each week.
Our verdict
Well-sourced and warm.
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