Page 4 - The Memory Program How to Prevent Memory Loss and Enhance Memory Power
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CONTENTS
Preface v
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction 1
PART ONE THE BASICS OF MEMORY
1 Evaluate Your Memory 11
2 How Your Brain Remembers— and Forgets 28
3 How Aging Affects Your Memory 34
PART TWO START THE MEMORY PROGRAM
4 Put Together Your Memory Program 45
5 Start a Healthy Promemory Diet and Exercise Plan 51
6 Train Your Brain to Remember 62
PART THREE PREVENT AND TREAT COMMON CAUSES
OF
MEMORY LOSS
7 Mild Memory Loss: Fix Reversible Causes First 77
8 Stress and Depression 82
9 Alcohol and Drugs 95
10 Medication Toxicity, Infections, and Head Injury 103
11 Hormonal and Nutritional Problems 111