Timeless: Nature’s Formula for Health and Longevity

Abstract

In Timeless: Nature’s Formula for Health and Longevity, Cozolino challenges the common thought that the aging brain is destined to decline and provides the evidence to prove the fallacy of this thought. Readers will learn the functionality of the parts of the brain in an easy-to-understand reading through familiar scenarios that explain how and why positive actions enhance and preserve brain activity. The author’s extensive experience as a therapist provides first-hand evidence of the prescriptions he offers in this book for longevity and positive aging. The amazing function of the brain is demystified and viewed through several lenses: building the social brain; the social brain across a life span; the role of attachment and wisdom; and body and soul. While at first, this book may seem to be written for an older audience, it would be interesting to any adult looking to have a healthier brain. Those in the fields of social services, mental health, or education would find the implications of brain research helpful in their own practice as well. Readers discover how developing and nurturing relationships have bearing upon brain function or conversely, how the lack of attachment and relationships impacts our social brains. These understandings are thoughtfully conveyed with a balance of scientific explanation and storytelling, which provide for an informative, yet compelling read. Cozolino demonstrates throughout the book with these interesting examples and research how intentionality of our activities that naturally occur in our lives have implications in the neuroplasticity and longevity of our brains. His prescriptions are not difficult to implement, but rather, quite surprisingly, are positive and doable. Timeless: Nature’s Formula for Health and Longevity is enlightening, educational, and encouraging showing us the golden years can truly be golden.