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Aug 31
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How to Build a Resilient Brain

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Your brain is remarkably resilient—but modern life doesn’t always make protecting it easy. In Brain Defenders, neurologist David Perlmutter explains how the brain’s immune cells can either preserve cognitive health or contribute to decline—and how everyday choices can influence that balance. Then, in Rewired, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Carl Marci explor ... Show More
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