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The aging brain, Professor Thad A. Polk

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The aging brain, Professor Thad A. Polk
Language
eng
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bibliographyinstructional materials
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lectures speeches
Main title
The aging brain
Medium
sound recording
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Oclc number
966288370
Responsibility statement
Professor Thad A. Polk
Series statement
Great courses. Better living. Health & wellness
Summary
Taught by a neuroscientist and award-winning professor at the University of Michigan, these twelve eye-opening lectures will give you a wealth of new insights into what happens to the brain over time - as well as strategies to mitigate the effects of aging and enhance your quality of life into old age
Table Of Contents
The aging mind: what changes? -- Why don't we live forever? -- Is aging a disease? -- Aging and brain structure -- Aging and brain function -- Emotional aging -- Strategies for an aging memory -- Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease -- Parkinson's Disease and stroke -- Aging well: staying active -- Aging well : diet and stress -- The science of immortality
Target audience
adult
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