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The Mature Mind

The Positive Power of the Aging Brain

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By: Gene D. Cohen M.D. Ph.D.
Narrated by: Allan Robertson
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The Mature Mind delivers good news for those in the second half of life, with an extraordinary account of cutting-edge neuroscience, groundbreaking psychology, fascinating vignettes from history and case studies, and practical advice for personal growth strategies.

Gene Cohen, a renowned psychiatrist and gerontologist, draws from more than thirty years of research to show that surprising positive changes in our brains have the powerful potential to enhance, not diminish, our lives after fifty.

©2005 Gene D. Cohen, M.D., Ph.D. (P)2014 Audible Inc. Adulthood & Aging Developmental Psychology Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences Human Brain Health Mature Mind
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I got this book for a graduate class project and I've alreadt recommended it to multiple friends. I just finished and I'm going to listen again. The ideas in this book have helped me reframe my own ideas of aging. I value these perspectives

"Amygdala don't care"

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The neuroscience behind aging brains and young brains is extremely intruiging. Dr Cohen and his personal research add a bit of clarity to the amalgam of experience that is senesence.

enjoyable, quippable, easy read :)

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This was a great book with some more uplifting information and advice on Aging. I liked the narrator's voice very much. the author told great stories and really knew what he was talking about. I excitedly told stories to friends of mine in the aging technology and innovation community. This book was truly inspiring.

brilliant insights

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Too light on neurology and too heavy on cherry picked anecdotes. This could have been better with more research.

Not as good as it could have been...

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