The Changing Mind
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A Neuroscientist's Guide to Ageing Well
In this ground-breaking book, Dr Daniel Levitin uses cutting-edge research from neuroscience and psychology to demonstrate the importance of the stage that follows the middle-age.
Packed with engaging interviews with successful, creative individuals far beyond the conventional age of 'retirement', this book also reflects on challenges many readers will recognize. Full of accessible and conversation-sparking takeaways, it demonstrates the importance of the distinct advantages and consequences of getting older. Levitin offers a realistic personal plan full of practical, cognitive enhancing tricks for everyone to follow as they age.
Successful Ageing is a radical exploration of what we all can learn from those who age joyously, a new model for a positive elderly experience. This book will revolutionize the way we plan for old age as individuals, family members, and citizens of a society in which the average life expectancy continues to rise.
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Imprint: Penguin Life
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Published: 25/02/2021
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ISBN: 9780241379400
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Length: 528 Pages
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RRP: £9.99
Reviews
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The secrets of ageing well ... Daniel Levitin is a distinguished American neuroscientist and this is a serious, evidence-based guide to what really works and why
Sunday Times
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A fact-filled and optimistic guide to ageing well ... Levitin is an invaluable kind of scientist ... The Changing Mind is replete with curious facts ... Optimism is a life-preserver. His book bubbles with it. Levitin makes a strong case for the consolations if not the joys of age
John Sutherland, The Times
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Optimistic in tone ... Levitin loves to tell stories ... he's a good companion
Evening Standard
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Comprehensive and fascinating insight into the evolving human brain. This book could change your life
Professor Stephen Westaby, author of 'Fragile Lives'
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None of us can afford to ignore Daniel Levitin's The Changing Mind ... The good news is that it's not all downhill: according to Levitin our decision-making skills and happiness levels actually increase in later life
New Statesman
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The idea that your mind has to decline with age is false - and there is plenty we can do to keep it sharp
Telegraph
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Neuroscientist Levitin delves into the multiple-trace theory of memory, the ageing microbiome, fats and the brain, the impacts of neural implants, and the joys of non-retirement. A clear-eyed, insightful overview of the neurophysiological healthspan
Nature
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Delivers welcome news about the ageing brain: it is happier, quicker and often much healthier than you may imagine
New Scientist
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Daniel Levitin's refreshing perspective on ageing will change your opinion on this unique phase of life and challenge the 'slowing down' stereotype. Using a scientific and thoroughly engaging approach, Levitin convinces us that with medical advances alongside positive lifestyle changes described in this book, we can all look forward to older age as a fulfilling and exciting chapter in our lives
Dr Rupy Aujla, author of The Doctor’s Kitchen
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This is a book that can make things feel a whole lot brighter
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