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Magnificent Mind at Any Age – Audio BookUnabridged, 10 disc, 12 1/2 hour audio book read by Marc Cashman.It all starts with your brain: how you think, how you feel, how youinteract with others, and how well you succeed in realizing your goalsand dreams. When your brain works right, so do you. When it’s out ofbalance, you feel frustrated, or worse. Yet amid all the advice thatbombards us daily about how to keep the rest of our body strong andhealthy, we hear very little about how to keep the most complex andmagnificent organ of all—the human brain—in top working order.Based on the most up-to-date research, as well as on Dr. Daniel Amen’s morethan twenty years of treating patients at the Amen Clinics, where heand his associates pioneered the use of brain imaging in clinicalpractice, Magnificent Mind at Any Age does exactly that. Dr.Amen shows how many of the traditional approaches to overcoming themind-centered challenges that hold us back—try harder, work longer,find the sheer willpower—either do not work or may make our problemsworse. The true key to satisfaction and success at any age is a healthybrain. By optimizing our brain function we can all develop thesequalities of a magnificent mind enjoyed by the world’s most successfuland happiest people:    * Increased memory and concentration    * The ability to maintain warm and satisfying relationships    * Undiminished sexual desire and performance    * Goal-oriented perseverance    * Better impulse control and mastery over potential addictions    * Free-flowing creativity and the ability to relax and enjoy life’s pleasuresTo achieve this, as Dr. Amen explains here in clearly accessible language,we have a range of options available, including proper diet, naturalsupplements and vitamins, exercise, positive thinking habits, and, ifneeded, medication. In addition to revealing how we can all takeadvantage of such strategies to enjoy the benefits of a balanced andhealthy brain at every stage of our lives, Dr. Amen also pinpointsspecific ways to tailor behavior, nutrition, and lifestyle to dealeffectively with common mental challenges such as memory problems,anxiety and depression, attention deficit disorder, and insomnia.Whether you’re in the midst of a demanding career or are looking forward to an active and richly rewarding retirement, Magnificent Mind at Any Age can give you the edge you need to live every day to your fullest potential.