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  • How to Build a Better Brain at Any Age
  • Written by: Sanjay Gupta MD
  • Narrated by: Sanjay Gupta MD
  • Length: 10 hrs
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (183 ratings)

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Keep Sharp

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Publisher's Summary

Keep your brain young, healthy, and sharp with this science-driven guide to protecting your mind from decline by neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

Throughout our life, we look for ways to keep our minds sharp and effortlessly productive. Now, globetrotting neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers “the book all of us need, young and old” (Walter Isaacson, number-one New York Times best-selling author of The Code Breaker) with insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age.

Keep Sharp debunks common myths about aging and mental decline, explores whether there’s a “best” diet or exercise regimen for the brain, and explains whether it’s healthier to play video games that test memory and processing speed, or to engage in more social interaction. Discover what we can learn from “super-brained” people who are in their '80s and '90s with no signs of slowing down - and whether there are truly any benefits to drugs, supplements, and vitamins. Dr. Gupta also addresses brain disease, particularly Alzheimer’s, answers all your questions about the signs and symptoms, and shows how to ward against it and stay healthy while caring for a partner in cognitive decline. He likewise provides you with a personalized 12-week program featuring practical strategies to strengthen your brain every day.

Keep Sharp is the “must-read owner’s manual” (Arianna Huffington) you’ll need to keep your brain young and healthy regardless of your age!

©2021 Sanjay Gupta, MD. AARP and Staying Sharp are registered trademarks of AARP. All rights reserved. (P)2021 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

What the critics say

"A must-read owner’s manual for anyone with a brain." (Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global)

"Dr. Sanjay Gupta has the unique ability to translate the latest scientific research into accessible language we can all understand. Whether you’re concerned about memory loss or simply want to boost your mental acuity, Keep Sharp is an essential guide." (Gary Small, MD, Director, UCLA Longevity Center)

"Gupta is brilliant at busting myths, allaying fears, and giving us the solutions we need to keep sharp throughout our lives." (Dean Ornish, MD, Founder & President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute)

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Excellent

Clear, well structured, and well narrated with much useful practical advice. Highly recommended for those seeking to optimize brain health, caregivers, etc.

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Read This Book. Improve Your Brain Health.

"Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age" by Sanjay Gupta is a comprehensive and accessible guide to maintaining brain health and preventing cognitive decline. Gupta, a neurosurgeon and CNN's chief medical correspondent, draws on the latest research in neuroscience and psychology to offer practical advice on how to keep your brain healthy throughout your life.

The book is organized into chapters that cover a range of topics, from the basics of brain function to strategies for improving memory and concentration. Gupta provides clear explanations of complex concepts, using real-life examples and anecdotes to make the science feel accessible and relevant.

One of the strengths of the book is Gupta's emphasis on the importance of a holistic approach to brain health. He stresses the role of diet, exercise, and sleep in maintaining cognitive function, and offers practical advice on how to make lifestyle changes that can benefit your brain.

Another strength of the book is Gupta's use of case studies to illustrate the impact of cognitive decline on individuals and their families. He also provides information on the latest research into treatments for conditions like Alzheimer's disease, and discusses the potential of emerging technologies like brain-computer interfaces to improve brain function.

Overall, "Keep Sharp" is an informative and engaging guide to brain health. While some of the advice may be familiar to readers who have already studied the topic, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research and offers practical advice that can benefit anyone looking to maintain cognitive function and improve brain health.

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Good and understandable

Good book, that all should read for basic information on Brain health. 2nd book on the topic I read and this one makes the subject understandable for all and you get the big lines of what you need to be doing to mantain
brain health.

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An excellent book.

Doctor Gupta has taken a topic that could have been presented in a very technical and confusing manner but instead has made the topic of dementia interesting, understandable and he's provided many suggestions to help keep our brains healthy. Thank you Sanjay Gupta for sharing your knowledge and research on a important subject.

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Very Thorough and Very Interesting

I recommend this book to anyone. Dr. Gupta makes the latest ( as of this publication date) information understandable, relatable and the information/ suggestions are very practical. He digs deeper into information to provide background schema which helps to build our capacity for understanding, yet it was still understandable to those of us not in this field of study. It was a pleasure to hear Dr Gupta’s voice as a narrator. He spoke clearly, at a moderate and therefore very appropriate pace. I always listen to Audible Books as I walk and so it felt as if I were walking with a very smart, yet humble friend who is an expert in his field. Although I live in Canada his advice was very relatable in terms of sources for support and overall information. I appreciated the studies that he cited. I wish that we could convince very wealthy people to partner with governments for villages as he described about the village in the the Netherlands. I really feel that this was well worth my time and money. It will be one that I listen to from start to finish again in the upcoming months and beyond. Thank you Dr Gupta and all who made this book possible.

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Wealth of Information and Practical Ideas for Healthy Brain

A must read for anyone who wants to keep sharp and maintain a healthy brain. Demystifies Alzheimers, Dementia and brain health.
Absolutely well researched content and well presented. Gives hope to anyone that may be experiencing any kind of brain health challenges. Full of practical ideas for a healthy brain and minimizing cognitive issues.

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Insightful, practical and hopeful

Very thankful for the practical steps provided to accomplish the end result. Having Alzheimer's in my family history, this gave me the tools and hope I needed to prevent it from happening to me.

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Excellent read

Very informative. Sanjay Gupta covered a lot of interesting information and I know I will review it again because there is a lot of good information and tips. I understand so much more now. Definitely recommend.


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Alzhiemers

this book was very informative and I have referred it to many friends & family.

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Very interesting read/listen

I enjoyed this book thoroughly, and have recommended it to my parents and friends as I think everyone can learn from this book and make real life improvements.

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