Train Your Brain for a Healthier and Happier Life
Dr Mehmet Yildiz
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Purpose of the Book: Train Your Brain for a Healthier and Happier Life
I want to inspire you to discover the remarkable potential of your mind with simple yet powerful words in a storytelling and conversational style. With over five decades of research, experimentation, and collaboration with leading experts in neuroscience, psychiatry, endocrinology, and metabolic health, I have created this book to share a holistic approach to enhancing mental performance and overall well-being.
Discover the Marvel of the Brain
The human brain is a dynamic, adaptive organ with an unmatched capacity for growth, learning, and change. Through this book, I want to guide you in understanding how to:
A Holistic and Innovative Approach
Unlike many books on brain health, this guide integrates practices rooted in scientific discoveries and personal experience. From daily meditation and intermittent fasting to neurobics and thermogenesis with cold showers, ice baths, and saunas, I share strategies that have profoundly impacted my life. My studies with centenarians and explorations of artificial intelligence and neurocomputing offer additional insights to inspire your journey.
Practical Tools and Personalized Guidance
I want to help you adopt practical tools that align with your unique needs, including:
Duration - 10h 35m.
Author - Dr Mehmet Yildiz.
Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G.
Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Dr Mehmet Yildiz ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Purpose of the Book: Train Your Brain for a Healthier and Happier Life I want to inspire you to discover the remarkable potential of your mind with simple yet powerful words in a storytelling and conversational style. With over five decades of research, experimentation, and collaboration with leading experts in neuroscience, psychiatry, endocrinology, and metabolic health, I have created this book to share a holistic approach to enhancing mental performance and overall well-being. Discover the Marvel of the Brain The human brain is a dynamic, adaptive organ with an unmatched capacity for growth, learning, and change. Through this book, I want to guide you in understanding how to: A Holistic and Innovative Approach Unlike many books on brain health, this guide integrates practices rooted in scientific discoveries and personal experience. From daily meditation and intermittent fasting to neurobics and thermogenesis with cold showers, ice baths, and saunas, I share strategies that have profoundly impacted my life. My studies with centenarians and explorations of artificial intelligence and neurocomputing offer additional insights to inspire your journey. Practical Tools and Personalized Guidance I want to help you adopt practical tools that align with your unique needs, including: Duration - 10h 35m. Author - Dr Mehmet Yildiz. Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G. Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Dr Mehmet Yildiz ©.
Language:
English
Purpose of the Book
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Why I Wrote This Special Guide
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Brain Regions at a Glance: A Guide to Understanding Key Functions
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Chapter 1: Understanding the Marvel of the Brain at a High Level
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Chapter 2: Brain vs. Mind—What Is the Difference, and Why Does It Matter?
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Chapter 3: The Brain Needs Four Types of Workouts
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Chapter 4: The Brain Needs Three Types of Rest
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Chapter 5: The Brain Needs Three Types of Nutrition
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Chapter 6: Supplemental Nutrients That Fuel Cognitive Performance and Emotional Health
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Chapter 7: Understanding Five Factors Causing Brain Atrophy
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Chapter 8: How to Make the Brain Healthier with Lifestyle Approaches
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Chapter 9: Activating Neurogenesis to Create a Joyful State
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Chapter 10: Activating Hippocampal Neurogenesis: How Fasting and Lifestyle Choices May Strengthen Long-Term Memory
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Chapter 11: The Brain Must Be in Growth Mode to Prevent Neurological & Mental Health Issues
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Chapter 12: Neuroinflammation- How I Learned to Calm the Fire in My Brain and Improve My Mental Clarity
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Chapter 13: Psychological Practices to Enhance Cognitive Clarity and Emotional Stability
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Chapter 14: Practical Steps to Take Control of Destructive Thoughts and Unpleasant Emotions for a Better Life
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Chapter 15: Cognitive Reserves—Future-Proofing Your Brain
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Chapter 16: The Brain’s Energy Demands for Cognitive Performance
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Chapter 17: The Role of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Brain Function
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Chapter 18: Stress, Cortisol, and Mental Overload
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Chapter 19: Impact of Fasting on Brain Health, Cognitive Performance, and Emotional Stability
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Chapter 20: Thermogenesis—The Brain’s Response to Cold and Heat
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Chapter 21: Mindfulness and Mental Clarity for a Healthier and Happier Life
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Chapter 22: Emotions, Memory, and Learning—Why Feelings Matter for Brain Health
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Chapter 23: The Power of Attention and Its Role in Shaping Thought, Emotion, and Behavior
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Chapter 24: An Overview of the Aging Brain—What Changes, What Declines, and What Stays Sharp
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Chapter 25: The Vital Role of Constant and Gentle Movement in Brain Health and Cognitive Performance
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Chapter 26: How Creativity of the Mind Shapes the Brain and Enhances Cognitive Performance
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Chapter 27: The Gut-Brain Connection—How the Microbiome Influences Mental Health, Cognition, Emotion, and Behaviour
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Chapter 28: The Role of Purpose and Meaning in Brain Function, Cognitive Performance, and Emotional Stability
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Chapter 29: The Role of Dreams—How the Brain Processes Vast Information at Night for Balancing Our Energies
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Chapter 30: The Role of Play in Brain Development, Health, Happiness, and Longevity
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Chapter 31: How Language Shapes Thought, Other Cognitive Functions, and Emotions
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Chapter 32: Emotional Diversity With Nuances — How the Brain Balances Complex Feelings and Maintains Stability
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Chapter 33: Cognitive Biases and Mental Shortcuts—How the Brain Makes Mistakes to Perform Better
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Chapter 34: How the Brain Adapts to Adversity and Strengthens Neural Pathways
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Chapter 35: Does Food Really Affect Cognitive Function and Emotional Stability?
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Chapter 36: Artificial Intelligence and the Brain—What Neuroscience Can Teach AI and Vice Versa
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Chapter 37: The Future of Brain Science—Emerging Technologies and Cognitive Enhancement
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Chapter 38: The Ethical and Philosophical Questions of Brain Enhancement
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Chapter 39: Building Cognitive Reserves with Daily Activities and Technology to Protect Your Brain Against Aging and Decline
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Chapter 40: Storytelling—How Captivating Narratives Shape Memory, Emotion, Mood, and Cognitive Growth
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Chapter 41: The Importance of Staying Present for Cognitive Performance and Emotional Stability
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Chapter 42: How the Brain Generates Original Ideas for Survival and Growth
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Chapter 43: The Power of Meaningful Relationships in Strengthening the Brain, Extending Life, and Nurturing Emotional Balance
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Chapter 44: The Impact of Nature on the Brain and How the Outdoors Improves Cognitive Function and Emotional Well-being
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Chapter 45: The Role of Humor and Laughter in Brain Health, Cognitive Function, and Emotional Well-being
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Chapter 46: The Role of Mindful Spirituality in Brain Health, Cognitive Performance, and Emotional Stability
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Chapter 47: How the Brain Stores, Retrieves Information, and Uses Information for Survival and Thriving
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Chapter 48: Habit Formation — How the Brain Builds and Breaks Automatic Behaviors
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Chapter 49: How the Brain Evaluates Risks, Rewards, and Choices Using Multiple Resources to Survive and Thrive
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Chapter 50: Self-Control—How the Brain Manages Impulses and Desires for Better Balance
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Chapter 51: How the Brain and Mind Process and Regulate Pain and Discomfort
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Chapter 52: Addiction—How Habits, Cravings, and Deceptive Reward Systems Shape Behavior
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Chapter 53: How Stress Adversely Affects Innovation and Problem-Solving
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Chapter 54: How Mind-Wandering Supports Creativity, Problem-Solving, and Emotional Stability
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Chapter 55: How Emotionally Strong Words Shape Thought and Influence Perception
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Chapter 56: How Intuition and Instinctive Thinking Guide Decision-Making for Survival and Growth
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Chapter 57: Motivation — How the Brain Fuels Drive, Persistence, and Goal-Setting
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Chapter 58: How Understanding Our Own and Others' Feelings Strengthens Cognitive Performance and Mental Well-Being
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Chapter 59: How the Brain Manages Time Perception and How the Mind Experiences and Regulates It
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Chapter 60: Why Divided Attention Reduces Efficiency and How Single-Tasked Focus Improves It
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Chapter 61: How Different Sounds Influence Cognition and Emotion
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Chapter 62: How Gratitude Can Strengthen Cognition and Emotional Well-Being
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Chapter 63: How Visualization Enhances Learning, Performance, and Healing
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Chapter 64: How to Build New Skills and Break Through Plateaus Using Cognitive and Emotional Abilities
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Chapter 65: Empathy and Compassion in the Brain and Mind
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Chapter 66: Trauma—How the Brain and Mind Respond to Emotional Shock and Finds Healing
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Chapter 67: The Brain and Taste—How Flavor Influences Emotion, Memory, and Cognitive Health
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Chapter 68: Touch—How Physical Sensations Influence Emotion, Memory, and Cognitive Performance
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Chapter 69: Toxins — How Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, and Environmental Toxins Affect Cognitive Function and Emotional Stability
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Chapter 70: How the Brain and Mind Controls Weight
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Chapter 71: How Technology and the Use of Technological Tools Affect the Brain and Cognition in the Digital Age
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Chapter 72: Cognitive Tools: How Digital Programs Might Help Improve Mental Flexibility and Cognitive Function
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Chapter 73: Building a Stronger Mind: How I Train My Brain for Mental Clarity and Intellectual Growth
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Chapter 74: Case Study 2: How I Optimized My Emotional Brain for Mental Clarity and Physical Vitality
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Chapter 75: A Personal Story: How Dr. Wise Helped Me Reduce My Cognitive Load
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Chapter 76: How to Use Neurobics in Daily Life
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Chapter 77: Metacognition for Knowledge Building
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Chapter 78: How Speaking and Listening Are Processed in the Brain and What You Can Do to Improve These Skills
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Chapter 79: A Lifelong Guide to Protecting Your Cognitive Health
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Chapter 80: Leveraging the Power of the Reticular Activating System (RAS)
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Chapter 81: Conclusions
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Chapter 82: 100 Practical Steps to Improve Cognitive Performance and Emotional Stability
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Gratitude: Thank You for Reading This Book, Close to My Mind, Heart, and Spirit
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