An apple a day doesn't just keep the doctor away, it can also improve memory. From eating the right foods to knowing the right exercises, becoming smarter isn't always about textbooks and tests. With this practical, interactive guide, you can amp up your IQ in no time! Filled with 365 tips and tricks to better the brain, you'll learn that: Gingko Biloba increases blood flow to the brain learning a new language improves brain function classical music will help your problem-solving abilities sitting up straight doesn't just elevate your body, it improves your thinking process taking a brisk walk builds a better connection between brain cells eating at least one cup of blueberries a day reduces the effects of Alzheimer's disease or dementia and other brain boosting facts! This book is all that's needed for smarter living—starting now.

Virtually everyone fears mental deterioration as they age. But in the past thirty years neuroscientists have discovered that the brain is actually designed to improve throughout life. How can you encourage this improvement?Brain Power shares practical, state-of-the-evidence answers in this inspiring, fun-to-read plan for action. The authors have interviewed physicians, gerontologists, and neuroscientists; studied the habits of men and women who epitomize healthy aging; and applied what they describe in their own lives. The resulting guidance; along with the accompanying downloadable Brain Sync audio program; can help you activate unused brain areas, tone mental muscles, and enliven every faculty.

Market_Desc: We are living in a world where quick responses and ability to think logically are becoming more important. The tests are designed to give valuable practice for those who want to exercise their minds. The major benefits to be obtained are that the puzzles/tests stretch and exercise the mind, and enable you to tackle the real problems of life with renewed vigour and confidence. Special Features: § Never before published tests§ Compiled by UK Mensa Puzzle Editors§ Tests provide valuable practice for those who have to keep their brain agile - in business or at play About The Book: Gymnasts improve their performance and increase their chances of success in competing by means of punishing training schedules and refinement of techniques. Yet every one of us has to use our brain on a daily basis but few people exercise or train their brain to improve their potential. This book looks at the hemispheres of the brain and teaches us, through various tests, how to increase our mental agility and quickness of thought.This ability to use our brainpower more effectively is becoming essential for us to succeed in our ever-quickening global world.

Improve your mental well-being with this book of brand new mental tests in the IQ Workout Series... Despite the enormous capacity of the human brain, we only utilise on average two per cent of our potential brainpower. There is, therefore, the potential for each of us to considerably expand our brainpower. Maximise Your Brainpower provides readers with a series of mental workouts covering areas of creative thinking, problem solving, memory, logical thought, mental agility and intelligence. Chapters are each designed to exercise a different kind of brain activity, with a series of newly compiled exercises, puzzles and tests. Use this and other books in The IQ Workout Series as a fun and informative way of testing, assessing, and expanding your brainpower! Ken Russell and Philip Carter are MENSA Puzzle Editors and have compiled nearly 100 books on all aspects of testing, puzzles and crosswords. * A hints section is provided for the more difficult tests and puzzles. * Answers together with detailed explanations, where necessary, are provided for all puzzles and tests. * A guide to assessing performance is provided for each of the IQ tests in the Intelligence Test section, and for tests in other sections where appropriate.

Do you feel sluggish and less productive than you used to feel? Are you more easily distracted? Does it seem to take longer to do the things you once did with ease? This actionable user's guide draws on the proven techniques and time-tested approaches of a physical fitness program to target one of the most important parts of the body that often gets left behind in our training efforts-our brain. Like millions of others, you may be in serious need of an upgrade. It's time to create a new operating system for your life, one that works best with this fast-paced, constantly connected, 24/7 on-the-go lifestyle. Daily mental multitasking and our constant state of "busyness" can create a chronic level of stress on our brain, causing us to be unfocused, distracted, and less productive.

This book shows you the way by offering a variety of time-tested and proven techniques based on the ancient wisdom of the East, combined with practical modern research findings of the West. This is an invaluable book for all those who wish to lead a happy, enriched and successful life.