Mark has written an accessible book in a chatty style which will speak to anyone wishing to understand their experience of getting older, or that of their loved ones. It puts them in the driver's seat to achieve their own best outcomes, looking at the legion of factors that make up who we are and their infl uence on how we age -- Amanda Ellison, Professor of Neuroscience at Durham University, Fellow of the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing, and author of Splitting As a neuropsychologist, I found Keeping Your Brain in Shape both informative and genuinely useful. Mark Avery succeeds in translating complex neuroscience into clear, practical guidance without compromising on scientific integrity. This book will resonate not only with professionals in cognitive health but also with readers who have no specialist training in the brain or neuroscience. It's an engaging, insightful and empowering read for anyone interested in preserving cognitive wellbeing -- Dr Stephen Evans, Lead Consultant for Neuropsychology, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust A fascinating collection of examples, opinions and practical advice on this most important of topics -- Neil Burgess, professor, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, fellow of the Royal Society
