Q Audiobooks: The Aging Brain, by Thad A. Polk, Narrated by Thad A. Polk

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By: Thad A. Polk, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Thad A. Polk
Series: The Great Courses: Better Living
Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
Release date: 06-24-16
Publisher: The Great Courses

About ‘The Aging Brain’

We’re all getting older every day, and scientific research has shown that starting in our 20s, some brain functions begin a linear decline. But is old age all doom and gloom?

Not at all! While it’s true that some functions in the aging brain decline, neuroscientists have discovered that many other brain functions remain stable – or even improve – as we age. Furthermore, nurture plays as significant a role as nature, and there are a number of strategies you can implement to stave off declining brain function, including:

• Incorporating physical activity into your routine
• Eating a healthy diet
• Maintaining a vibrant social life
• Reducing your stress

The science behind the aging brain tells a fascinating – and often counterintuitive – story. Is “aging” a disease or merely a natural occurrence that produces disease-like symptoms? If humans are biologically programmed to survive and thrive, why do we age at all? Is it possible (or even desirable) to “cure” aging altogether?

Are you listening?