The modern world offers us countless opportunities, but also countless temptations. We can eat whatever we want, whenever we want. We can dive into the vast alluring ocean of digital media. We can order goods in minutes. But living in this hyperreality 24/7 carries serious risks to our physical and mental health, our relationships with others, and even the world at large.
Modern consumer culture has reprogrammed our brains, so today we are more lonely and depressed, more prone to many diseases and more overweight than ever. Based on the latest scientific findings, the book reveals how our brains are manipulated and provides the means by which we can clarify our thinking and develop healthy habits. Combining cutting-edge science with practical advice, the book is a guide to living well in today's world.
Dr. Perlmutter, the bestselling author of The Silent Brain Killers: The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar, is back, and this time he's teamed up with his son, young Dr. Austin Perlmutter. The two talk honestly and openly about the epidemic of depression, anxiety and addiction, about the harm of modern consumer obsession with junk food, social networks and digital devices. However, they also show us how by changing our lifestyle and diet we can heal our brain.
