Brain Rules for Aging Well, by the renowned developmental molecular biologist Dr. John Medina, unveils a captivating exploration into the science of the aging brain. With a plethora of discoveries, science is literally changing our minds about the optimal care and feeding of the brain.

Your Aging Brain is organized into four enlightening sections, each addressing familiar challenges with surprising solutions:

• Social Brain: Dive into topics like relationships, happiness, and gullibility to see how our emotions evolve with age.
• Thinking Brain: Understand the changes in working memory and executive function over time.
• Body and Brain: Discover how specific exercises, diets, and sleep patterns can decelerate the aging process.
• Future Brain: Connect all the insights into a comprehensive plan for maintaining brain health.

Sprinkled with practical advice, such as the benefits of dancing and the brain science behind each intervention, this book offers a roadmap for anyone concerned about aging or the well-being of their loved ones. Whether you're experiencing the effects of aging or supporting someone who is, Your Aging Brain is an indispensable guide.

Why We Sleep is a groundbreaking exploration of sleep, examining how it affects every aspect of our physical and mental well-being. Neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker charts the most cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs and, with his decades of research and clinical practice, provides actionable steps towards getting a better night's sleep.

Walker explains how we can harness sleep to improve learning, mood, and energy levels; regulate hormones; prevent cancer, Alzheimer's, and diabetes; slow the effects of aging; and increase longevity. He also delves into the importance of dreaming, how caffeine and alcohol affect sleep, and why our sleep patterns change across a lifetime.

The book is a revolutionary exploration of the vital importance of sleep, transforming our appreciation of the extraordinary phenomenon that safeguards our existence.