The Neuroscience of Aging: A Comprehensive Guide

Author: Colin R Martin

Publication Date: June 1, 2021

ISBN: 9780128180006, 9780128180013

Language: English

Pages: 500+

Illustrations and Tables: 500+

Focus: The Neuroscience of Aging is a comprehensive reference on the diagnosis and management of neurological aging and associated disorders. It discusses the mechanisms underlying neurological aging and provides readers with a detailed introduction to the aging of neural connections and complexities in biological circuitries, as well as the interactions between genetics, epigenetics, and other micro-environmental processes.

Key Topics:

• Diagnosis and biomarkers of neurological aging
• Alzheimers and stroke
• Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions of age-related conditions that affect the brain
• Neurological diseases and conditions linked to aging, environmental factors, and clinical recommendations

Features:

• Abstract, key facts, a mini dictionary of terms, and summary points in each chapter
• Comprehensive coverage of the broad range of topics related to the neuroscience of aging
• Focus on neurological diseases and conditions linked to aging, environmental factors, and clinical recommendations

Target Audience:

• Neuroscientists
• Researchers
• Medical professionals
• Students in neuroscience and related fields