Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives

A guide to human development at any age.

Daniel Levitin tells the compelling story of the evolving power of the human brain from infancy to late adulthood, arguing that we should focus more on "health span" than "life span." Distilling thousands of scientific papers he reveals the importance of personality traits, lifestyle, memory, and community on the path our lives take.

Featuring insights from individuals who have thrived far beyond the conventional age of retirement, Successful Aging offers realistic guidelines and practical cognition-enhancing strategies. This is a radical exploration of what we all can earn from those who age joyously.