Successful Aging – by Dr. Daniel Levitin

We all know about age-related cognitive decline. What if there’s a flipside, though?

Neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Levitin explores the changes that the brain undergoes with age, and notes that it’s not all downhill.

From cumulative improvements in the hippocampi to a dialling-down of the (often overfunctioning) amygdalae, there are benefits too.

The book examines the things that shape our brains from childhood into our eighties and beyond. Many milestones may be behind us, but neuroplasticity means there’s always time for rewiring. Yes, it also covers the “how”.

We learn also about the neurogenesis promoted by such simple acts as taking a different route and/or going somewhere new, and what other things improve the brain’s healthspan.

The writing style is very accessible “pop-science”, and is focused on being of practical use to the reader.

Bottom line: if you want to get the most out of your aging wizening brain, this book is a great how-to manual.

Click here to check out Successful Aging and level up your later years!