Contents

Part 1

The Journey Forward

1. I’m Too Young to Feel This Old!

2. The Brain That Time Built

3. The Power of Attention

Part 2

The Keys to Health

4. A Youthful Brain Loves Movement: Key 1

5. A Youthful Brain Is Well Rested: Key 2

6. A Youthful Brain Is Well Nourished: Key 3

Part 3

The Middle Way

7. A Youthful Brain Cultivates Curiosity: Key 4

8. A Youthful Brain Stays Flexible: Key 5

9. A Youthful Brain Is Optimistic: Key 6

Part 4

The Voyage Home

10. A Youthful Brain Is Empathic: Key 7

11. A Youthful Brain Is Well Connected: Key 8

12. A Youthful Brain Is Authentic: Key 9

Resources for Staying Sharp

Acknowledgments

About Henry Emmons, MD, and David Alter, PhD

Notes