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B01GW3RPDS M4B@64 kbps English | June 24, 2016 | ASIN: B01GW3RPDS | M4B@64 kbps | 6h 18m | 183 MB Lecturer: Thad A. Polk We're all getting older every day, and scientific research has shown that starting in our 20s, some brain functions begin a linear decline. But is old age all doom and gloom? Incorporating physical activity into your routineEating a healthy dietMaintaining a vibrant social lifeReducing your stress The science behind the aging brain tells a fascinating - and often counterintuitive - story. Is "aging" a disease or merely a natural occurrence that produces disease-like symptoms? If humans are biologically programmed to survive and thrive, why do we age at all? Is it possible (or even desirable) to "cure" aging altogether? With a mix of scientific research and practical applications, Professor Polk brings cutting-edge science to life. He takes you down to the cellular and even molecular levels of the brain to show you why certain functions decline, how some aspects of brain aging are under genetic control, and what you can do to prolong your health and keep your mind sharp. Aging affects us all, but you have some control over how it affects you.