Save your brain : simple steps and proven strategies to reduce your risk of cognitive decline - before it's too late / Dr Ginni Mansberg.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Let me introduce your amazing brain -- The dementia lowdown -- Help, I keep losing my keys! Am I getting dementia? -- Will exercise help you avoid dementia? -- What diet is best for protecting your brain? -- Brain health in a pill? -- Get that check-up! It could make all the difference -- Is depression an early indicator of dementia? -- Catching zzzzzs. Why a good night's sleep matters for dementia -- Why does dementia affect women more than men?

"The evidence is clear - almost half of all cases of dementia and cognitive decline are preventable. But sadly none are treatable. So what are the lifestyle changes that really make a difference to our brain health? What do the experts do to protect themselves from cognitive decline? And what can we do right now to preserve our quality of life as we age? Save Your Brain answers all these questions and more. As we age, dementia and Alzheimer's pose a serious threat to our health and wellbeing. To give us a running start in the fight against cognitive decline, GP and acclaimed broadcaster Dr Ginni Mansberg presents the very latest evidence-based research on how to protect your most valuable asset ; your clever, vulnerable, powerful brain. As the health of our brains increasingly takes centre stage, Ginni gives up-to-the-minute advice and strategies you can implement now to protect your brain as you age. A must-read for anyone looking to maintain their quality of life, or that of loved ones, into old age."