Product Description
A neuroscientifically based account of how our brains age and change over time. Brain development has traditionally focused on early childhood. Recently we've learned that the brain continues to develop through adulthood. This book explains the social brain over time, emphasizing neural plasticity and growth, and offering readers skills and strategies for maintaining and enhancing a healthy brain throughout their lives. .

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 5 reviews)

No book by Pamela Schofield

1 Stars
April 17, 2009
This book was never received as the seller informed me that they did not have it after all. I hope that monies were refunded, as I have not checked. I understand that errors do happen, however it is very inconvenient as I now need to order the book again, but don't want to do this until I know that I have been refunded for the last order!!

Gaining wisdom by J. N. Bowler (new Zealand)

4 Stars
February 19, 2009
The Healthy Aging Brain is a valuable companion for those travelling the pathway towards well being and wisdom in late adulthood. A useful psychology resource that grounds the scientific basis for the psycho-biological links between attachment and subsequent emotional development, lifestyle, activity and creativity. Josephine Bowler PhD, Registered Psychologist, New Zealand.

Physiology and psychology blend in a powerful survey by Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)

5 Stars
February 10, 2009
Any who would desire to live to a ripe old age will find this survey of aging issues a key to understanding the groundbreaking brain research taking place. Longevity brings with it challenges in health and brain health: especially as our brains continue to grow and change throughout our lives. Discussions of how to get the brain to age optimally are explored in an account of how individual health and longevity are linked to choices in daily lives. Physiology and psychology blend in a powerful survey.

well written and packed with up-to-date information by J. Arden (Northern California)

5 Stars
November 26, 2008
Lou Cozolino has written another valuable book that offers insights into the latest research in neuroscience. This book is accessible to lay people and professionals alike, and is also an enjoyable read. Consistent with his previous books (the Neuroscience of Human Relationships and the Neuroscience of Psychotherapy), Cozolino offers a compassionate understanding of the role of attachment over the course of the life span. This book offers hope for gaining wisdom and enjoying one's life during the later years.

don't read this if you are an older, single male ! ! by E. C. Holloway (SACRAMENTO, CA, USA)

2 Stars
November 17, 2008
Cozolino writes from perspective informed by exacting research--and an agenda!

Eventually you will see it is a moralistic -prescription- for growing older.

He'll tell you what all the neuroscientific facts are about aging,
and then he'll proceed to devastate any hopes you might have
for surviving the vicissitudes of older age.

Cozolino is surrounded by wives, and children, and grand children.
All well and good--but if you don't have that degree of accompaniment,
you are -out of luck-.

The wolves will come in and scarf up your body.

So much for us poor souls who live alone...

Edwin Holloway

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