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Where Did I Leave My Glasses?: The What, When, and Why of Normal Memory Loss
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Manufacturer: Wellness Central
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 155.6713125
EAN: 9780446580595
ISBN: 0446580597
Label: Wellness Central
Manufacturer: Wellness Central
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: 2008-02-01
Publisher: Wellness Central
Studio: Wellness Central
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So your memory's not what it used to be? You forget people's names, or what you were just about to say, or why you went into the kitchen. Often you forget where you left your keys (your wallet, your glasses, your list of Things to Do Tomorrow). And you worry. You wonder: Could this mean I am losing it? Join the crowd, friend. there are seventy-eight million baby boomers in the country, and memory loss is the number one concern of the boomer generation. The "Worried Well," specialists call them. They worry because they do not know that most memory lapses that begin in middle age are universal and normal. Award-winning journalist Martha Lear, who gave voice to widespread frustration with medical care in her New York Times bestselling memoir Heartsounds, now explores this kind of forgetfulness--why it happens, and when, and what can be done about it. She interviews distinguished neuroscientists, psychologists, and evolutionary biologists, as well as friends and strangers about their own memory lapses. Interweaving dramatic new findings from brain-scan studies with often-hilarious anecdotes, Lear covers topics as fresh and provocative as the upside of memory loss, the differences between His and Her memories, why we are actually wired to forget, and what the future holds for memory enhancement (you can't imagine what's in store). You'll learn things you never knew before about why your memory behaves in such maddening ways. You'll find comfort and reassurance. And you'll probably find yourself on every page.
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Summary: My mom really needed this book...
Comment: I bought this book for my mom because she started to suffer from major forgetfullness. This book keeps her on her toes and keeps her focused when its most important to do so.
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Summary: The enjoyment never ends
Comment: This is a great book! I love that when I put it down and come back to it I can reread parts and (because I forget so easily) it's like reading it for the first time! But really, I appreciate the science behind the illustrations and I love that it reassures me that I have normal memory loss - not Alzheimers. This book is written with humor, insight, and solid research. Thank you so much for a very memorable book!
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Summary: So me. . .
Comment: When I read the title of this book, I thought "I need this." As so many of my age group (60+) know, the memory "ain't what it used to be." Reading this book has given me some relief in that I am not the only one who has has those "tip of the tongue" moments. It's well written and informative. I would recommend it to anyone of any age. Let's face it, we are all going to have to go through this.
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Summary: Where Did I Leave My Glasses?
Comment: The reason I bought this book was its recommendation in the AARP magazine. I have been very impressed with the way it breaks up the memory processes and explains why some things stick in our memories and others are gone with in seconds. The book contains a great deal of medical technical information but is written in such away that it is easy to understand even for a non medical person. There are a great many examples that are quite humorous. As you read it, it is easy to say to yourself "Mmmm been there done that: or, Oh that is why I do that." I have already given this book as a gift to one person and plan to give to several others.
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Summary: After you find your glasses, read this book!
Comment: Excellent book. Easy to read with great sense of humor. If you are at the age of needing magnifying glasses, do read this. You will find the difference between losing it and normalcy explained. Made me feel much better to know I am not the only one with memory issues. I dont remember the title of the book, but it was great.
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