Brain Health Books, Publications, Podcasts, APPs and TED Talks
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Guide to Proactive Steps (GPS)
GPS helps people find the resources needed to proactively care for a loved one with a diagnosis. Written specifically for people in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, GPS has enough general advice, I’d recommend it as a guide for folks anyplace. It gives you a great place to start finding answers to tough questions (and questions you might not know you need to ask)!
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Brain HQ
It’s an APP that’s been researched to improve memory, processing speed, and other brain functions. Learn more in this video. There’s more info on their website: www.BrainHQ.com
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The 30-DAY Alzheimer's Solution By Drs. Sherzai
Their NEURO method makes good sense. The recipes look interesting and tasty. I find the nutritional advice highly restrictive, causing me to pass on that part of their advice.
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Mel Robbins Podcast
#1 Neurologists: What You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's & Dementia
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How the Brain Connects Us
TED Talk with John Myers - Be Nice!
https://www.ted.com/talks/john_myers_how_the_brain_connects_us
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The XX Brain By Lisa Mosconi Ph.D
I’m listening to this one now — WOW. I have ordered the hard copy. It’s so insightful. Ladies. MUST READ!
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Sleep is your Superpower
TED Talk with Matt Walker
Take time to rest, my friends!
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_sleep_is_your_superpower
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Flex your cortex
- 7 secrets to turbocharge your brain | Sandra Bond Chapman, Ph.D. | TEDxBayArea
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How to Make Stress Your Friend
STRESS… It impacts brain health. Kelly McGonigal tells us how to make Stress impact us far more positively.
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What You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's
Lisa Genova’s TED talk — 14 minutes of interesting facts and tips.
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The Age-Proof Brain
By Marc Milstein, PhD — WOW! It’s thorough, Up-to-date, and full of practical advice. I highly recommend it!
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Aging With Grace
by David Snowden, Ph.D. — Written in 2002 - various brain health research studies from 1986- 2002 - FASCINATING!
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Brain Longevity
by M.D. Khalsa, Dharma Singh, and Cameron Stauth — Written in 1997 - excellent information with applications.
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Meet Me Where I Am
By Mary Ann Drummond
A compassionate look at caring for friends and family members with cognitive decline. It’s a quick read that touched my heart.
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Doctored
By Charles Piller —The Economist Best Book of 2025 (so far.) It’s a really interesting inquiry into the validity of Alzheimer’s Research involving plaques and tangles. My conclusion is that if dementia had a single cause, we would already have a cure. We still have more questions than answers.
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National Geographic Special Publication
92 Superfoods and some fun recipes.
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Health Magazine Special Edition
Understanding Dementia — October 2025 — What we know. What we’re learning. Short, informative articles.
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Understanding Alzheimer’s
Harvard Health Publishing — 2025 — A complete guide to Reducing Risks, Targeted Treatment, and Effective Care.
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Join me at your convenience for a Kirtan Kriya refresher.