**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**
'You're amazing I could talk to you (Rahul) all day' Chris Evans
'This is a gripping new book' The Times
World-leading neuroscientist and neurosurgeon Dr Rahul Jandial draws on his years of work with patients suffering from the most extreme cases of brain damage, disorders and illnesses to reveal what they can tell us about the science of the mind.
From a languages teacher who has to choose whether to lose her ability to speak Spanish or English after brain surgery, to a former TV exec, now homeless, who discovers that his life-altering despondency is the result of a tumour, to a fainting teen who learns that deep breathing can mean the difference between life or death, these stories uncover the secret workings of the brain.
Blending cutting-edge research and beautiful storytelling, Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon is a vital resource on the best ways to boost your memory, control stress and emotions, minimize pain, unleash your creativity, raise smart kids and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. This is a deeply practical and readable book, which will take you on an expedition through the anatomy of the most fascinating - and mysterious - of organs.
Rahul Jandial, MD, PhD. is an American dual-trained neurosurgeon and scientist at City of Hope, a research centre, hospital and postgraduate training faculty in Los Angeles. When he isn't performing surgery he is leading a team of scientists in Jandial Laboratory, named after him and known for its cutting-edge approach to brain surgery and neuroscience. In addition to being a world-class surgeon and scientist, Dr Jandial is the author of ten academic books and over 100 papers, but Neurofitness is his first book for a general audience. He has appeared on Today and Nightline, both of which are American news shows, and also on programmes on the American television channels Discovery, and National Geographic, amongst others. He has also written first-person columns for VICE, a magazine and website focused on the arts, culture and current news topics.
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**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**
'You're amazing I could talk to you (Rahul) all day' Chris Evans
'This is a gripping new book' The Times
World-leading neuroscientist and neurosurgeon Dr Rahul Jandial draws on his years of work with patients suffering from the most extreme cases of brain damage, disorders and illnesses to reveal what they can tell us about the science of the mind.
From a languages teacher who has to choose whether to lose her ability to speak Spanish or English after brain surgery, to a former TV exec, now homeless, who discovers that his life-altering despondency is the result of a tumour, to a fainting teen who learns that deep breathing can mean the difference between life or death, these stories uncover the secret workings of the brain.
Blending cutting-edge research and beautiful storytelling, Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon is a vital resource on the best ways to boost your memory, control stress and emotions, minimize pain, unleash your creativity, raise smart kids and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. This is a deeply practical and readable book, which will take you on an expedition through the anatomy of the most fascinating - and mysterious - of organs.
Rahul Jandial, MD, PhD. is an American dual-trained neurosurgeon and scientist at City of Hope, a research centre, hospital and postgraduate training faculty in Los Angeles. When he isn't performing surgery he is leading a team of scientists in Jandial Laboratory, named after him and known for its cutting-edge approach to brain surgery and neuroscience. In addition to being a world-class surgeon and scientist, Dr Jandial is the author of ten academic books and over 100 papers, but Neurofitness is his first book for a general audience. He has appeared on Today and Nightline, both of which are American news shows, and also on programmes on the American television channels Discovery, and National Geographic, amongst others. He has also written first-person columns for VICE, a magazine and website focused on the arts, culture and current news topics.
Show moreThis is a deeply practical and readable book, which will take you on an expedition through the anatomy of the most fascinating - and mysterious - of organs.
Dr Rahul Jandial, MD, PhD, is a dual-trained neurosurgeon and neurobiologist. He is known for undertaking complex cancer operations and overseeing groundbreaking science at the Jandial Lab in Los Angeles. Through his non-profit International Neurosurgical Children's Association (INCA) he travels around the world performing and teaching brain surgery in under-served hospitals in Central and South America, south-east Asia and eastern Europe. Many first came to know him from his columns in Vice and his appearances on American news shows and international channels, including Discovery and National Geographic, among others. He is the author of two books Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon (which became a Sunday Times bestseller) and Life on a Knife's Edge.
A compelling insight into that special organ that surgeons cannot
replace
*Professor Stephen Westaby, author of 'Fragile Lives'*
A powerful and trustworthy insight into the brain. You will love
his playful story telling and guidance
*Dr Rupy Aujla - author 'The Doctor's Kitchen' and 'Eat to Beat
Illness'*
Rahul Jandial's truth and honesty is fantastic and his knowledge is
amazing
*Tim Lovejoy, Channel 4 'Sunday Brunch' TV presenter and podcast
host*
Forget supplements and pricey potions - these easy, doctor-approved
exercises and lifestyle upgrades can help boost your brain at any
age
*New York Post*
Want to be happier, feel younger AND stave off dementia? Then try a
leading neurosurgeon's brilliantly simple workouts for your little
grey cells with this ingenious "BOOTCAMP FOR YOUR BRAIN"
*Daily Mail*
Finally! A book about the brain that has gripping stories, easy to
understand science, and useful tips that people can use in their
daily lives. If you only read one book about the human brain, this
should be the one. This book makes me even more proud of our unique
craft - brain surgery and neuroscience
*Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa,Author of 'Dr Q: My Journey from Migrant
Farm Worker to Brain Surgeon'*
World-leading neuroscientist Dr Rahul Jandial takes readers on a
journey through the body's most mysterious organ. As well as
revealing the secrets of the working brain, he offers tips on
boosting memory, minimising pain and cutting Alzheimer's risk
*Mail on Sunday*
Who knew a book about the human brain could be so enlightening and
enjoyable at the same time? Science has come a long way and Dr.
Rahul Jandial is on the leading edge of some of the most promising
and innovative breakthroughs in treating the brain. In Life Lessons
from a Brain Surgeon Jandial strikes an elegant balance between
highlighting scientific discoveries, "busting" popular myths and
providing realistic tips that can be applied to everyday life. The
stories he shares about his experiences and the brain's ability to
adapt and heal are incredibly inspiring
*Sandy Nunez, ESPN*
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