Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon
By Rahul Jandial
Practical Strategies for Peak Health and Performance. Penguin, 2019.
Summary of Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon book by Rahul Jandial
A neurosurgeon’s exploration of the human brain and advice for improving its function, ranging from the most extreme cases of neurological disease to the smallest changes you can make to your life to improve your thinking.
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What do you get from this book? Expert advice on boosting brain health, straight from a neurosurgeon
The brain’s structure is complex, with physical and chemical systems interacting to produce sense, emotion and more
Practice makes perfect in improving your brain, and the Flynn Effect suggests it’s making everyone smarter
The story of an English teacher with brain cancer illuminates the value of bilingualism
Mind-altering drugs have a variety of effects on the brain, some positive but many negative
Sleep is a crucial process for restoring healthy people’s brains—although it is far from total rest for the organ
Just as important as sleep is a good diet, which can ward off brain disease and improve day-to-day functioning
The brain benefits from improved ‘plasticity,’ while tech can help those with mental or neurological diseases
Good parenting helps young brains develop well, while a strong heart—and social circle—keeps the aging brain in shape
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Who should read Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon book
- Neurologists
- those looking for lifestyle advice
- budding brain buffs
- people wanting to know more about the mind
- anyone who feels forgetful at times
About the author of Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon
Rahul Jandial
Dubbed “the world’s most dashing neurosurgeon” by one critic, Rahul Jandial is a brain surgeon, neuroscientist and author who has been featured on TV and in a variety of newspapers and magazines in the UK and US, including The Guardian and Cosmopolitan. His other books include Neurosurgical Essentials (2004) and Life on a Knife’s Edge (2021).
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