Bibliograph

The aging brain, Professor Thad A. Polk, University of Michigan

Type

Label

The aging brain, Professor Thad A. Polk, University of Michigan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Guidebook includes bibliography

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

The aging brain

Oclc number

953532410

Responsibility statement

Professor Thad A. Polk, University of Michigan

Runtime

360

Series statement

The Great courses. Better living. Health & wellness, no. 1633

Summary

With a mix of scientific research and practical applications, Professor Polk brings cutting-edge science to life. He takes you down to the cellular and even molecular level of the brain to show you why certain functions decline, how some aspects of brain aging are under genetic control, and what you can do to prolong your health and keep your mind sharp

Table Of Contents

Disc 1. 1. The aging mind : what changes? -- 2. Why don't we live forever? -- 3. Is aging a disease? -- 4. Aging and brain structure -- 5. Aging and brain function -- 6. Emotional aging -- Disc. 2. 7. Strategies for an aging memory -- 8. Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease -- 9. Parkinson's Disease and stroke -- 10. Aging well : staying active -- 11. Aging well : diet and stress -- 12. The science of immortality

Technique

live action

Classification