Preface to 2 WEEKS TO A YOUNGER BRAIN: An Innovative Program for a Better Memory and Sharper Mind REVISED & UPDATED 2ND EDITION by Dr Gary Small and Gigi Vorgan MISPLACING YOUR KEYS, FORGETTING someone's name at a party, or coming home from the market without the most important item -- these are just some of the many common memory slips we all experience from time to time. But such cognitive lapses don't just plague middle-agers and seniors: our UCLA studies indicate that forgetfulness begins much earlier in life. Scientists can detect subtle changes in the brain that coincide with mental decline by the time we reach age 40, and our findings show that people as young as 20 already have memory problems. Thankfully, the latest research confirms that there is a lot we can do to strengthen our memory and keep our brains young. After three decades of helping thousands of patients improve their memory and mental acuity, I am convinced that our daily lifestyle habits are directly linked to our brain health. My work has shown that it only takes two weeks to form new habits that bolster cognitive abilities and help stave off, or even reverse, brain aging. In 2 Weeks to a Younger Brain , the latest brain science is translated into practical strategies and exercises that yield quick and long-lasting benefits. It will not only improve your memory, but it will also strengthen your physical health by reducing your risk for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

If you commit only 14 days to my program, I am confident you will reap noticeable results. During that brief period, you will have learned the secrets to keeping your brain young for the rest of your life.