I was looking forward to this book and wanted to like it. The idea of working toward a younger brain is very appealing. My main issue with this book is that it was overly technical. I got bogged down by all of the extra information about exactly how every part of the brain works (described in minute detail). By the time I got to the portions about actually improving brain function, I was to overwhelmed to really dive into them. I appreciate the work that went into it, but this book could be divided into two books.

This was an interesting read on how to help teach our brain to be or remain more cognitive. The exercises are very time consuming and the chapters are very bogged down in the sciences of brain function. As I said it is interesting but make for a tedious read. I feel an academic in the field would love this book it has all the meaty details you could want. But it just isn’t written for the average reader looking for brain strengthening techniques. The majority of information is in the first few chapters and then it becomes laden with science studies and rehashing of already presented information. The most helpful chapters are 3-8 where the assessment and program is presented. This is a hands on book requiring detailed journaling and self re-evaluation. Overall it is a decent book and could prove helpful if your willing to put in the work of repeatedly doing the exercises well for 100 days. I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.

In 100 Days to a Younger Brain, Dr. Sabina Brennan shares her deep and compassionate experience helping patients with their brain health. Her recommendations are sound, very achievable for all of us. She is encouraging, consistently open about our odds of particular outcomes and the ways that we can improve our lives through simple, effective lifestyle habits. I loved this aspect of her book -- the encouragement and down to earth suggestions made me feel empowered and encouraged that I am doing the best that I can to live healthy and well as long as I am alive. I also appreciated her focus on the actual facts of dementia, that losing your memory and abilities IS NOT an outcome of advancing years and that we have the power to alter the path. What I found jarring was the tone and the language -- Dr. Brennan is erudite and exceptionally accomplished and there are glimmers of this in her diagrams and "lessons" on brain structure and functioning. However, the tone and the level of language and her understanding of what the typical interested layman can absorb -- and already knows? Confounded, frustrated, and ultimately turned me off. In the hands of a professional writer or a skilled editor, we might have had a blockbuster of a book -- instead, it feels more like an extended article by an eager layperson and like so many other pieces out there. I applaud Dr. Brennan for her effort to help a wider audience -- but this book does not adequately represent all she knows and all she can teach.

This is a great introduction for those that want to continue to keep their minds sharp. With Alzheimer's being talked about in everyday news it is a hot button topic. This book is a great introduction to help train the brain and educate yourself with.

This was an enjoyable read and the first few chapters had some new information for me, however, the rest of the book contained no new information. Exercise, sleep, basic advice like that is nothing new at all for the general public. A book like this in 2020 should contain a wealth of information not a rehash of basics.

100 days to a younger Brain by Dr. Sabina Brennan is a book that is easy to read for anyone. This book goes through the basics on how your brain works and how you can keep it healthy. As you work through this program you will complete a series of assessments to show you a clear picture of the current state of your brain health and give you insight into what you are doing right and what needs fixing. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to have a healthy brain.

100 Days to a Younger Brain is a lifestyle guide on brain and whole-body health by neuroscientist Dr. Sabina Brennan. Due out 14th Jan 2020 from Hachette on their Da Capo Lifelong imprint, it's 304 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.

I liked the logical format and layout here. The introductory chapters include a lot of interesting, scientifically accurate information about brain health and neurology and how lifestyle choices can affect overall health and brain health specifically. The how-to-chapter has a program (chapters 3-8) with timelines for making specific changes along with guides and explanations about what, when, how, and why changes are advantageous and not least, how to reasonably make those changes.

This book isn't a passive read at all. Changes will require the direct active participation of the reader to make changes and also to document in a journal what's being done and how it's affecting sleep, diet, energy levels, cognition, etc. The book is full of lots of charts and example logs for the reader to fill out and follow to track progress.

This is a positively written and encouraging DIY for brain health. Instead of feeling overwhelmed when reading, I felt like I could honestly follow much of the advice the author gives.

Four stars.

Four stars

A useful resource for helping maintain healthy brain function as you age.

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

Age is just a number, but I want my brain as young as I can keep it. This is a good book with good ideas on how to stay sharp. I wish it had a companion or a guide on what to do each day. It is easy enough, but to give other people a “plan” would be even better!

100 Days to a Younger Brain has some great advice and information. It is easy to read and use. The author has clearly done her research.

If you're concerned about brain health (and we should really all be concerned about it), then this book is a good place to start. You'll learn about the most critical factors for keeping your brain young and healthy, which will reduce your risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer's, or any other serious cognitive decline.

The title seems to suggest that this will be a workbook with 100 daily sections, but that's not the case. Instead, you're going to learn a lot of information about a several very important topics such as sleep, stress, social and mental activity, etc. At the end of each section, the author recommends how many consecutive days to spend focusing on her recommended tips. The ultimate goal is to work your way through her suggestions within the allotted 100 days by keeping a 100 Days journal.

Science has proven that your brain's age doesn't always coincide with your physical age. Keeping your brain young is critical for full cognitive functionality. With this book, you can take positive steps in the right direction.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC. This review contains my honest, unbiased opinion.

100 Days to a Younger Brain by Sabina Brennan is a pretty good resource. Some of the information you can easily access and read about online, but the book is a concise, easy-to-follow resource about brain health and simple steps to maximize your overall health and well being. I did like the included assessments, quizzes, and logs to identify areas of needed improvement and to track personal goals.

Overall, a useful and straightforward resource. I would give it a 3.5 rating.