Brain: An Owner's Guide

Brain: An Owner's Guide to optimising your brain health is an informative and practical guide, authored by Eli Ricker, a leading neuroscientist. This book, part of The Body Literacy Library, aims to enhance long-term quality of life by providing a comprehensive understanding of brain function and health. It covers various aspects, including maximising mental wellbeing, protecting the brain from future health issues, improving memory and concentration, and addressing mental wellbeing, low mood, depression, and brain fog. The guide also explores dementia and other brain disorders, examining their causes, the latest medical research, and preventative measures. Key elements discussed include the importance of sleep and stress management, as well as the connection between mental health and societal issues like dementia being a feminist issue. The book utilizes simple illustrations, checklists, FAQs, and myth busters, all grounded in the latest medical research. It's a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand and improve their brain health. This book, published in 2025 by Dorling Kindersley, is available in a hardback edition with 208 pages and ISBN 9780241655528.