The Wisdom Paradox - How Your Mind Can Grow Stronger as Your Brain Grows Older

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Elkhonon Goldberg

Psychology & Counseling

Gotham Books/Penguin

<p>In THE WISDOM PARADOX, world-renowned neuropsychologist Elkhonon Goldberg argues that although some mental abilities (such as recent-memory recall) decline as the mind enters the autumn season of our lifespan and we increasingly experience 'senior moments', the brain actually becomes more powerful in its ability to recognize patterns. As a result, we are able to make decisions at more intuitive and effective levels -- a late-emerging mental strength he terms 'wisdom'. In lively, accessible prose, Goldberg delves into the mechanisms of the mind, outlining how the elegant structures of the brain develop and change over the course of a lifetime. Drawing on recent and historical examples of leaders and artists who achieved their greatest successes late in life -- from Goethe to Ronald Reagan -- Goldberg illustrates the effects of an emerging scientific understanding of the biology of wisdom. Most provocatively, he outlines how a 'cognitive fitness' programme can both curtail the negative mental effects of ageing and enhance our decision-making powers. Insightful and inspiring, THE WISDOM PARADOX is a groundbreaking look into our mental machinery that will change the way you think about ageing -- and about thinking.</p>

The Wisdom Paradox : How Your Mind Can Grow Stronger As Your Brain Grows Older

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A provocative look at how new research is highlighting the emerging powers of the aging mind   In The Wisdom Paradox, world-renowned neuropsychologist Elkhonon Goldberg argues that though some mental abilities (such as recent-memory recall) decline as the mind enters the "autumn season" of our life span, the brain becomes more powerful in its ability to recognize patterns. As a result, we are able to make decisions at more intuitive and effective levels-a late-emerging mental strength he terms "wisdom."  In lively, accessible prose, Goldberg delves into the mechanisms of the mind, outlining how the elegant structures of the brain develop and change over the course of a lifetime as they work increasingly in concert. Drawing on recent and historical examples of leaders and artists who achieved their greatest successes late in life-from Churchill to Reagan, from Goethe to Grandma Moses-Goldberg illustrates the effects of an emerging scientific understanding of the biology of wisdom. Drawing on the latest research in brain function, he takes to task outdated neurological concepts and argues that new neurons can be created throughout our lives, the left brain's specialization in pattern recognition accounts for its increased activity as we age, and the strengthening of neural pathways in later years accelerates decision-making processes. Most provocatively, he outlines how a "cognitive fitness" program can both curtail the negative mental effects of aging and enhance our decision-making powers.

The Wisdom Paradox

Self-Help

Memory Improvement

Free Press

<p>This book is crammed with puzzles designed to stimulate each of your brain's cognitive functions, keeping it strong and fit. Many different types of puzzles are included, and with five levels, the challenge increases. Includes two self-evaluations that allow you to assess your improvement in areas such as focus, attention, memory and more</p>

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Humor & Entertainment

Puzzles & Games

Publications, International, Ltd.

Wisdom Paradox: How Your Mind Can Grow Stronger As Your Brain Grows Older

Parenting & Relationships

Pocket Books/Simon & Schuster

Kreatywnosc

Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN

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