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1 online resource (xii, 329 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
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text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-326) and index. |
Contents |
Global aging and cognitive functioning -- Cognitive aging : neither universal nor inevitable -- Brain aging and its relation to cognitive aging -- Ameliorating cognitive aging : a neurocognitive framework -- Cognitive challenge in youth -- Physical exercise -- Diet and nutrition -- Estrogen and other cognition-enhancing drugs -- Learning, cognitive training, and cognitive stimulation -- Combined effects of interventions and preventative actions -- Modifying the environment at work and at home -- Nurture via nature : genetics, environment, and cognition -- What can and what should be done to support cognitive vitality in older adults? |
Summary |
The authors show that scientific research does not support the notion of the inexorable and progressive effects of cognitive aging in all older adults. They report that many adults maintain a high level of cognitive function into old age and that certain lifestyle factors contribute to the preservation of cognitive abilities. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Brain -- Physiology.
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Brain -- Physiology. |
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Brain -- Diseases -- Age factors.
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Brain -- Diseases -- Age factors. |
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Brain -- Diseases. |
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Brain -- Aging.
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Brain -- Aging. |
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Cognition -- Physiological aspects.
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Cognition -- Physiological aspects. |
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Cognition. |
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Neuroplasticity.
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Neuroplasticity. |
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Brain -- physiology. |
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Aged. |
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Aging -- physiology. |
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Cognition -- physiology. |
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Neuronal Plasticity. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Parasuraman, R.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Greenwood, Pamela M., 1947- Nurturing the older brain and mind. Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, ©2012 9780262017145 (DLC) 2011030565 (OCoLC)743275874 |
ISBN |
9780262301336 (electronic book) |
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0262301334 (electronic book) |
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1280499060 |
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9781280499067 |
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9780262017145 |
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0262017148 |
Standard No. |
9786613594297 |
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