Gary Small - The Memory Bible

When The Memory Bible was first released nearly two decades ago, it surprised many people to learn that brain aging and memory loss begin as early as our twenties and thirties. Normal memory slips, such as forgetting where we put our keys or why we walked into a room, can begin this early and tend to get worse over the years. Eventually, memory issues can affect our daily functioning and productivity. The scientific research we described in the book revealed that initiating certain lifestyle habits, including regular exercise, healthy diet, stress management and mental stimulation, can not only slow or stop memory loss in its tracks, it can also help restore prior losses.

In the years since we wrote The Memory Bible (Gigi did not take credit on the original book), continuing research and development in early detection and treatment of brain aging have proven The Memory Bibles techniques successful. Our methods for improving and maintaining our cognitive strength still hold true today. Recent studies further substantiate the cognitive benefits of mental and physical exercise, as well as the benefits of stress management and a healthy diet. The latest science is compellingrevealing that these strategies not only boost memory and brain health but also lower the risk for developing Alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia.

Our memory-boosting methods were the impetus for the UCLA Longevity Center to develop memory education programs that are now available throughout the US. And our ongoing search for innovative methods has led to this new edition of The Memory Bible, which includes cutting-edge brain research, updated information on drugs and supplements, new techniques to overcome many top memory complaints, and more emphasis on such modern topics as stress management and technology.

Modern life continues to see more complications that endanger our brains. Progress in technology has brought us amazing gadgets, computers, phones, and tablets that can help embellish our memory and retention, but they can be detrimental if not used wisely. Engaging in too much technology can distract us, elevate stress levels, and impede memory abilities. And stress management, a factor in the original book, has become even more crucial in todays world of worries over pandemics, terrorism, economics, social unrest, and more. In updating this book, we have taken into account these complex changes to give you the tools to manage them.

Now that Gigi and I have become seniors ourselves, we are reaping the benefits of following our lifestyle program. We feel as healthy and sharp as we did when we first wrote The Memory Bible, and the content is more relevant than ever. In the following pages, you will learn to easily adjust your lifestyle to protect your memory and stave offor possibly avoidmemory loss or dementia during your long, healthy, and productive life.

Gary Small, MD

Gigi Vorgan

Weehawken, NJ, November 2020