If you are interested in learning more about neuroplasticity, brain fitness, cognitive training or other aspects of neuroscience, here are some books you may be interested in checking out. You can find many of these books in your local library, or I have also provided links for each book to purchase them on Amazon.
The Mind and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force
Schwartz’s landmark book challenges the idea that we are merely biologically programmed automatons and proves that we have the power to shape our brains, and consequently, our destiny – a revolutionary insight that continues to provoke debate about those who care about the future of man’s role in the universe.
Buy on Amazon
Buy on Amazon
The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science
The science of neuroplasticity, told through anecdotes about the scientists involved in it and the various ways it has helped or affected people.
The Rough Guide to Brain Training
“The Rough Guide Book of Brain Training” contains 100 days’ worth of puzzles designed to give your brain a thorough work-out. Just 5 puzzles a day will lead to a smarter you. Combining favorites such as sudoku and kakuro with many entirely new puzzle types, puzzle creator Dr Gareth Moore exercises every part of your mind – from processing speed, mental arithmetic and problem-solving to memory and creativity. Every ten days, a test page allows you to chart your progress, while throughout the book Dr Tom Stafford’s incisive and thought-provoking text explores the wonders of our brain and how we can get better at using it to its full potential. Offering much more than other brain-testing books “The Rough Guide Book of Brain Training” answers mind-boggling questions such as ‘does classical music make you more intelligent?’ and ‘can we slow down or stop the ageing of our brain?’. This guide is guaranteed to give your brain a thorough work-out.
Use Both Sides of Your Brain: New Mind-Mapping Techniques
Using the latest research on the workings of the human brain, Buzan provides step-by-step exercises for discovering the powers of the right side of the brain and learning to use the left side more effectively. By increasing our understanding of how the mind works, Buzan shows us how to use our brains to the best advantage..
