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Restak, Richard Martin was born on February 4, 1942 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Lewis Joseph and Alice (Hynes) Restak.
(In "Older and Wiser," neurologist and bestselling author ...)
In "Older and Wiser," neurologist and bestselling author Dr. Richard Restak draws on the latest scientific research to offer practical advice about how we can retain peak mental ability as we grow older. To better understand how aging affects the brain, Dr. Restak surveys what current research has discovered about the aging process, including the role of genetics and diet. Contrary to the widely shared perception, the brain does not necessarily deteriorate as we age, says Dr. Restak, though it does undergo changes. It is also a myth that we suffer a significant loss of nerve cells in the brain as we age; in fact, we can actually expand the connections between neurons if we continue to be intellectually stimulated and curious. Like other parts of the body, the brain is a dynamic organ, and we need to exercise it by being intellectually active to keep it operating at peak level. Beyond what science tells us, "Older and Wiser" lets those who have aged successfully speak candidly about the ten factors of successful aging that Dr. Restak has identified, which include regular physical activity, intellectual curiosity, and maintaining a strong social network. Dr. Restak also separates the facts from the myths about the mature brain on such topics as Alzheimer's, stroke, insomnia, and depression, and he examines the pros and cons of drugs used in treating these disorders.
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A compelling report that unmasks one of the most prevalent - and treacherous - personality disorders occurring in America today. Based on profiles drawn from the practices of prominent psychologists and psychoanalysts, Richard Restak provides a provocative psychological portrait of a personality fast becoming widespread in our culture - the individual who can only function by manipulating and exploiting others. Who are the self-seekers? How can you recognize them? What techniques of behavior do they use to control you? What underlies their need to dominate others? Why are their numbers increasing? The answers to these questions may surprise and shock you, but they cannot be ignored. THE SELF SEEKERS is filled with insights into the complex personalities who perceive with alarming accuracy the dynamics of everyone's behavior but their own.
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A comprehensive overview of the workings and abilities of the brain covers its structure and components, how it functions consciously and unconsciously, the ways in which brain cells communicate with one another and other parts of the body, and much more. Reprint. AB.
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Restak, Richard Martin was born on February 4, 1942 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Lewis Joseph and Alice (Hynes) Restak.
Bachelor of Science, Gettysburg College, 1962; Doctor of Medicine, Georgetown University, 1966.
Rotating intern, St. Vincent's Hospital, New York City, 1966-1967;
resident in psychiatry, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, 1967-1968;
resident in psychiatry, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, 1968-1969;
resident in neurology, George Washington Hospital, Washington, 1970-1973;
private practice neuropsychiatry,, Washington, since 1973. Clinical professor neurology George Washington University School Medicine and Health science. Clinical assistant professor Georgetown University School Medicine, director Adult Neurobehavioral Center, 1983-1987, consultant, since 1987.
Member clinical faculty St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington. Consultant Council for Science and Society, London, 1976, Encyclopedia Bioethics, Kennedy Institute for Study Reproduction and Bioethics, 1978, World Book, 1992. Commentator National Public Radio, since 1987.
Member of advisory panel on new developers in neuroscience United States Congress, Office Technology Assessment, 1989-1992. Member of advisory panel Franklin Institute Science Museum, Philadelphia, 1991-1992. Member research advising committee National Institutes of Health, 1974-1975.
Member visiting committee Research Center for Language and Semiotic Studies, Indiana U., 1985-1987. Board directors Washington Foundation for Psychiatry, 1989-1992. Member science advising committee National Brain Tumor Foundation, San Francisco, 1990-1991.
Member of advisory county National Foundation for Brain Research, 1990-1992.
(A comprehensive overview of the workings and abilities of...)
(Analyzes recent progress in mapping the brain and interpr...)
(A compelling report that unmasks one of the most prevalen...)
(In "Older and Wiser," neurologist and bestselling author ...)
Fellow American Psychiatric Association, American Academy Neurology, Academia, Medicinae and Psychiatriae Foundation (charter). Member American Society Clinical Psychopharmacology, Association for Research in Nervous and Mental Disease, American Neuropsychiat. Association (program committee since 1991), American Academy Psychiatry and Law, Behavioral Neurology Society, New York Academy Sciences, Royal Society Medicine (London), Semiotic Society American, International Neuropsychol.
Society, National Book Critics Circle, International Brotherhood Magicians, Philosophical Society Washington, International Platform Association, Reality Club, National Press Club, Cosmos Club, Vineyard Haven Yacht Club.
Married Carolyn Serbert, October 12, 1968. 3 children.