Unleash Your Brain Power As You Age with Michael J. Gelb, Ph.D.

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Researchers have shown that, like fine wine, our brains can improve with age. Michael Gelb has spoken with the world’s foremost brain researchers about how the brain actually works and they have revealed exciting news. He says, "Unlike the knee or the hip, the brain is designed to improve with use and the only real question is, therefore, what are the best ways to use it." Here he gives a blueprint to optimize your brain. Gelb makes an enormous contribution as he encourages us to follow some very simple steps in improving our minds. This dialogue will inspire you to follow up with some simple but profound steps to start you on your way to improving your mental powers. (hosted by Michael Toms)

Bio

Michael Gelb, Ph.D. is a business consultant, seminar leader, and authority on applying genius thinking to personal and organizational development. He’s also a certified qigong teacher.

Michael Gelb’s books include:

• Innovate Like Edison: The Five-Step System for Breakthrough Business Success (co-author Sarah Miller Caldicott) (Dutton 2007)
• Brain Power: Improve Your Mind as You Age (co-author Kelly Howell) (New World Library 2012)
• How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day (Dell 2000)
• Creativity On Demand: How to Ignite and Sustain the Fire of Genius (Sounds True 2014)

To learn more about the work of Michael Gelb, Ph.D. go to www.michaelgelb.com.

Topics Explored in This Dialogue

• What is neuroplasticity
• How improving our brain power can prevent Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia
• What are some low cost ways to improve our brain power
• Why optimism is good for the brain and enhances resilience
• What are the benefits of challenging the brain to do something new
• How wine in moderation is good for your brain
• Why taking naps is good for you
• What are the benefits of meditation on the brain

Host: Michael Toms     Interview Date: 2/20/2012     Program Number: 3429

Music Playlist

From Album: Planet Passion
Artist: Ancient Future
2001 AF 2010 Ancient Future Music

Opening Essay: Track 01 Simsimay Panima
Music Break 1: Track 04 I Met Her In the Medowe, b
Music Break 2: Track 05 Ocean of Love
Music Break 3: Track 05 Ocean of Love