Life lessons from a brain surgeon : learn how to keep your brain fitter, healthier & stronger

** The Sunday Times Bestseller ** As Heard On Chris Evans' Virgin Radio' ** 'you're Amazing I Could Talk To You (rahul) All Day' Chris Evans 'this Is A Gripping New Book' The Times World-leading Neuroscientist And Neurosurgeon Dr Rahul Jandial Draws On His Years Of Work With Patients Suffering From The Most Extreme Cases Of Brain Damage, Disorders And Illnesses To Reveal What They Can Tell Us About The Science Of The Mind. From A Languages Teacher Who Has To Choose Whether To Lose Her Ability To Speak Spanish Or English After Brain Surgery, To A Former Tv Exec, Now Homeless, Who Discovers That His Life-altering Despondency Is The Result Of A Tumour, To A Fainting Teen Who Learns That Deep Breathing Can Mean The Difference Between Life Or Death, These Stories Uncover The Secret Workings Of The Brain. Blending Cutting-edge Research And Beautiful Storytelling, Life Lessons From A Brain Surgeon Is A Vital Resource On The Best Ways To Boost Your Memory, Control Stress And Emotions, Minimize Pain, Unleash Your Creativity, Raise Smart Kids And Reduce The Risk Of Alzheimer's. This Is A Deeply Practical And Readable Book, Which Will Take You On An Expedition Through The Anatomy Of The Most Fascinating - And Mysterious - Of Organs. Rahul's New Book Life On A Knife's Edge Is Out In June And Available To Pre-order Now. In a blend of beautiful storytelling and cutting-edge research, world-leading neuroscientist and neurosurgeon Dr Rahul Jandial uncovers the most extreme examples of brain damage, disorders and illnesses. He takes us to a brain bootcamp as he recollects extraordinary patient stories, sharing invaluable advice on maintaining brain health along the way. Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon debunks the many myths around the science of the mind, such as sleep being a time of quiet for the brain. It is also a vital resource on the best ways to boost your memory, control stress and emotions, minimize pain, unleash your creativity, raise smart kids and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's