From a bestselling author and PBS star comes a brain-healthy program for readers to turn back the clock and keep their minds sharp and their bodies fit.

Includes index. References and further reading can be found on author's website.

The fountain of youth is between your ears: seven principles that will change everything in your life -- Nana, Lisa, and Ruth: know your numbers to keep your mind healthy and prevent Alzheimer's and other diseases of aging -- Tamara: focus on foods that serve you, not steal from you -- Andy: get strong to live long -- Jose: then what? optimize your prefrontal cortex to fuel conscientiousness and make better, healthier decicions -- Jim: boost your brain's life span, speed, and memory -- Joni and the mini face-lift: boost your blood flow for better skin and sex -- Chris and Sammie: treat depression, grief, and stress to add years to your life -- Anthony, Patrick, Nancy, and more on reversing brain damage: make your brain better, even if you have been bad to it --- The tale of two Ricks: create your own genius network to get better together -- Daniel and brain SPECT imaging: what you don't know is stealing your brain -- Natural supplements to enhance your brain and extend your life.