Amazon Customer

5 de enero de 2021

Offers more than hope. It's attainable. Mom has Alzheimers but I can change my future in just 12 wks

The 24 Question Self Assessment at the beginning of this book was probably the scariest thing I've experienced in a long while. I answered YES to almost every question. Thankfully, the remainder of the book explains that most of these issues can be corrected. Improvements can be seen in just 12 weeks. There is hope. I have not been to a doctor for this (yet) but I believe I may have mild cognitive decline. My mother has Alzheimer's and I am her caregiver. I have a multitude of health problems of my own. I recently started following the NEURO Plan as outlined in the Alzheimer's Solution by Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai. I have already noticed a difference and hope to follow this program for life. Dr Gupta's book, Keep Sharp, adds another depth of self-treatment and prevention which I truly believe will make a difference. Keep Sharp also offers more in depth explanation of how the brain works and how simple changes truly can make a difference. This book offers an action plan that can be implemented today.Keep Sharp explains how the brain works and how our lifestyle impacts cognition. Dr Gupta has written it in a style that is easy to read and interesting. Some parts are quite technical but easy to follow. Please don't be afraid to read this book. It's comforting because it's real. It's not just hope, it's attainable.Of special interest to me were the 12 myths and 5 pillars. Myths dispelled include being doomed to forget things as we age, only using 10% of our brains, the ability of crosswords to help keep us sharp, and many more.The 5 Pillars are: - Move - Discover - Relax - Nourish - ConnectEach of these are included in the NEURO Plan (Nutrition, Exercise, Unwind, Restore, Optimize) but are approached from different angles. Keep Sharp offers even more tools and inspiration.One of the last chapters offers hope for caregivers. I found it of particular interest since I take care of Mom. Financial and emotional concerns are covered. But it also tells the story of a Dutch village for the elderly that I wish we could duplicate here. Our system isn't always set up for a smooth final chapter of our lives. We tried placing Mom in a very high end assisted living facility for Alzheimer's patients. The result was a broken hip that left her immobile and no longer a candidate for their care. We refused to put her in a nursing home where she would be strapped to a bed and have her depends changed every two hours. So we brought her home.I don't want to leave my children with the responsibility of taking care of me if I develop dementia. I don't want to do that to myself, either. I'm willing to take the necessary steps to control every factor that is within my reach. Keep Sharp will be an important tool in my box.Gupta says that it takes just 12 weeks of diving in with each of the 5 pillars to make a real difference. I'll be back in 12 weeks to update my review.Ver más

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Kallippide

19 de enero de 2021

Provides a Well-Researched and Easy-to-Follow Plan

If I could give this book a 10, I would! Dr. Gupta has laid out a cohesive plan, based on research from hundreds of current sources to help “build a better brain.” He has pulled together the most current data, put it into an easy to understand format, and provided an easy to follow plan.This is a topic my daughter and I are very interested in because Dementia runs in our family. The “Normal versus Not Normal” section was very informative and put so many of our fears to rest.Before I started reading this book, I read a review from someone who complained that Dr. Gupta was just repeating other researchers information. Yes, Dr. Gupta provides an extensive Bibliography in the Notes section for anyone who wants to verify the accuracy or read the original text. A good researcher, doctor, scientist, journalist, etc. will do exactly that. However, as a layperson, I do not have the expertise nor the inclination to do this extensive research on the brain! I truly appreciate Dr. Gupta’s time and effort to do so.I bought a hard copy of the book since I figured it would involve some heavy-duty reading. I’m so glad I did. Every once in a while I find myself looking up an unfamiliar medical or technical term, and I’ll write the meaning in the margin. I’ve had to refer back to my notes a few times. If you have a medical background you are one step ahead of this English teacher.Ver más

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D. Lowry

12 de junio de 2021

A meta-analysis of the latest trends; an actionable approach to making meaningful progress.

I purchased this book because of who Sanjay is (a reputable, level-headed and plain speaking expert), because I have a mother in her 90s beginning to show signs of dementia, and because I do a lot reading and try to follow healthier habits. I found Sanjay’s book to be really interesting in updating my understanding of how the brain works. He reviews recent studies and discusses the latest trends in healthy living. Much of the advice is not new news, but repetition being the mother of learning, I found this book and his recommendations simple and sensible. Prior to reading, I’ve already made progress on the health front after having a mild heart attack at 60. I’ve been eating healthier food (with room for more improvement), walk an average of 1,000 miles per year, and four months ago started intermittent fasting averaging 16 to 18 hours per day without food. The results so far have been great. Next on the list is more social interaction, strength training and menu refinement. It really does work. Most critical, I want to continue working as long as I can, stay energetic and engaged, and healthy enough to enjoy life. I’m ordering copies of this book for my family; it’s valuable foundational information everyone needs to be aware of. Thanks Sanjay!Ver más

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ppd

24 de mayo de 2026

Class Sanjay. Very good book

Sanjay is the best. Book is great.

Kindle Customer

4 de febrero de 2021

Excellent, Informative, Professional Information

As my title indicates, this book is filled with high quality information from a professional brain surgeon and journalist who writes in clear, practical terms. His personal experience with surgeries, physicians, and researchers is extensive, and he shares a wealth of knowledge he has gained with his readers in a very readable format. I am 73 years old, both parents died after being diagnosed with dementia. I have personally researched this disease for many years now. DO NOT be swayed by those who rate this book with 1 or 2 stars because they already claim to know the information in it. I offer the opinion that such claims are foolish, improbable efforts at self delusion. This book has great resources, new insights, encouragement, and a wealth of good researched information, making it an excellent read for those concerned about brain disease. Thank you Dr. Gupta.Ver más

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Peter Kurbikoff

10 de mayo de 2026