Have you ever wondered how the brain works? How do we make important decisions? What causes brain diseases and can we restore lost functions?

In her book How the Brain Works Dr. Ramune Dirvanskiene gives simple and clear answers to many questions about brain health:

What happens with our memory as we age?

Will I develop dementia?

Why do we get depressed or start sleepwalking?
How does diet, physical activity, and lifestyle affect brain health?
Do men and women have different brains?

How can I promote my child's intellectual development?

These are common questions that many brain specialists receive during their practice. Dr. Ramune Dirvanskiene relies on her clinical experience and field scientific research to answer them in this book.

Dr. Ramune Dirvanskiene is an Associate Professor at Vilnius University and a popular neuropsychology book author. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Edinburgh and gained her clinical experience at the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic, working on research projects and clinical trials. Her areas of interest include brain aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and cognitive epidemiology. In Lithuania, Dr. Ramune Dirvanskiene is known for her talks and media interviews popularizing brain science through her platform brainlectures.com

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This book touches upon many themes that typically remain behind the curtain in society. These include aging, brain diseases, and various emotional disorders. At one stage of life or another, many of us encounter these difficulties. Delving into brain health issues helps us better understand what's happening in our own heads and in the minds of those around us. We can use this information to predict changes that will occur during different life stages or when suffering from mental illnesses. I hope this book encourages readers to explore their brains further and reduce the stigma faced by those suffering from mental disorders.

Dr. Ramune Dirvanskiene