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Science journalist Dan Hurley shares a practical guide to improving mental performance. Using his own experiments as a human guinea pig, he tests commercial brain‑training programs, plays a Renaissance lute, gets physically fit, and even applies transcranial direct current stimulation. His narrative combines scientific insight with witty anecdotes, making complex concepts accessible to readers of all ages and abilities.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Psychology/Cognitive Psychology
Authors: Dan Hurley
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