Brain, Elizabeth R. Ricker
Brain, Elizabeth R. Ricker
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Brain
An Owner's Guide

Author: Elizabeth R. Ricker

Narrator: Elizabeth R. Ricker

Unabridged: 5 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 05/06/2025

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

“An informative and practical guide to all aspects of brain health – A Must Read.” – Next Big Idea Club

“Ricker encourages readers to explore freely and follow their curiosity. A blend of science and self-care that dips into topics of contemporary interest” – Maggie Knapp, Library Journal

Maximize your mental wellbeing and better understand your brain with this compact go-to guide.

The brain is the most complex organ in our bodies. Learn all about its structure, how it functions, and the steps you can take to help it thrive in this fascinating owner’s guide, written by leading neuroscientist Elizabeth R. Ricker.

Delve into the science behind the workings of your brain, including what makes a healthy brain, how it changes as you age, and the challenges that many of us experience related to brain health.

This essential manual offers:
A 10-step questionnaire: Evaluate your brain health in minutes
Brain-training strategies: Enhance your memory, creativity, and decision-making
Self-care advice: Manage problems like headaches, brain fog, and low mood
Information on neurodiversity: Learn about conditions including ADHD and autism
Must-know research: Discover how factors like stress and sleep affect your brain

Science-backed, comprehensive, and full of detailed theory, this is perfect for anyone fascinated by neuroscience and a must-read if you’re looking to boost and future-proof your brain health.

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Elizabeth R. Ricker is an MIT- and Harvard-trained brain researcher who runs two neuroscience-focused organizations: Ricker Labs and Neuroeducate. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Psychology Today, The Hindu (India), Stylist (UK), Red (UK), and public broadcast TV in Europe.

© 2025 Elizabeth R. Ricker © 2025 DK Audio

About The Author

Elizabeth Ricker is a leading neuroscientist with degrees in brain and cognitive sciences from MIT and mind, brain, and education from Harvard. Eli Ricker is the author of Smarter Tomorrow: How 15 minutes of Neurohacking a day can help you work better, think faster, and get more done (Little Brown Spark/Hachette, 2021), winner of a 2022 International Nautilus Book Award. Eli Ricker has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Magazine, The Hindu, Fast company, The Stylist, and more.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Indus on May 05, 2025

If you like to know things or learn things, this book is great. I am not a neuroscientist but I am fascinated by how our brains work. This book dives into the why and how of brains. I enjoyed reading about the brain’s stages from utero to babies to children to teens and adults. We’ve heard jokes about......more

Goodreads review by Rui on May 08, 2025

I was part of the early access program and I must say Elizabeth R. Ricker's ability to distill seemingly complex ideas of our brain into comprehensible bite-sized chunks is remarkable. It's one thing being able to understand challenging topics, but it is another to convey it to readers with a refres......more

Goodreads review by David on May 05, 2025

I've always had a strong interest in science, but my exploration of neuroscience and the inner workings of the brain has been limited. Discovering this book was a delightful surprise, as it offers an accessible overview of the brain for the layperson. Through insightful vignettes, it illustrates how......more

Goodreads review by Simi on May 07, 2025

I received an advanced copy of this book to give an authentic review, and wow does it make me want the paper copy!! The visuals are so vibrant and appealing, I really can't wait to get the hard copy so I can pore through it. This book is simply an excellent overview of everything the lay person need......more

Goodreads review by Sankaran on May 06, 2025

I have read quite a few books on the subject of our human brain. This is the first book that explains in an eminently readable and easily understandable way the complex nature of our brain . Especially the section that gives a 10-minute test to analyse our brain performance in various functions, and......more


Quotes

"A blend of science and self-care that dips into topics of contemporary interest, including neurodiversity, the significance of sleep, and shifts in the aging brain. Of interest to most libraries." - Library Journal