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Successful Aging
A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives
Book • 2020
In 'Successful Aging', Daniel J. Levitin explores the science behind aging, using research from developmental neuroscience and the psychology of individual differences.
He reveals resilience strategies and practical, cognitive-enhancing tricks to help people age joyously.
The book confirms that 'health span' is more important than 'life span', and it proves that sixty-plus years is a unique and newly recognized developmental stage.
Levitin emphasizes the importance of social interaction, healthy practices, and meaningful work or volunteering to maintain mental and physical well-being.
The book is divided into three parts: 'The Continually Developing Brain', 'The Choices We Make', and 'The New Longevity', providing a comprehensive approach to aging positively.
He reveals resilience strategies and practical, cognitive-enhancing tricks to help people age joyously.
The book confirms that 'health span' is more important than 'life span', and it proves that sixty-plus years is a unique and newly recognized developmental stage.
Levitin emphasizes the importance of social interaction, healthy practices, and meaningful work or volunteering to maintain mental and physical well-being.
The book is divided into three parts: 'The Continually Developing Brain', 'The Choices We Make', and 'The New Longevity', providing a comprehensive approach to aging positively.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson as a previous book where he discussed learning instruments at an older age.
Neil deGrasse Tyson as a previous book where he discussed learning instruments at an older age.
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Steven Kotler as a book that explores successful aging and shares similar conclusions to his own research on peak performance aging.
Steven Kotler as a book that explores successful aging and shares similar conclusions to his own research on peak performance aging.
Steven Kotler: How to Stay Sharp, Strong, and Healthy at Any Age | Mental Health | YAPClassic
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Mentioned by Victoria Reidman as a fascinating read arguing that age 60+ is a unique developmental stage.
Daniel J. Levitin, "Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives" (Dutton Books, 2020)
