Can something as simple as a pause make us smarter, happier and more effective? And how do we keep our brains healthy and sharp throughout life? Brain researcher Troels W. Kjær explores these questions in this inspiring and thought-provoking lecture.
Our attention is constantly pulled in every direction, with phones buzzing, notifications flashing and the pace running high. Many of us still want to keep our concentration, memory and mental energy going well into later life. But what does that really demand of the brain?
Drawing on the latest research, Kjær takes the audience into the fascinating world of the brain and shows how we can strengthen it across the lifespan. Among other things, he explains why pauses and sleep are essential for learning and wellbeing, and how exercise, curiosity and mental challenge help keep the brain healthy and active. The talk also looks at what happens in the brain when we are always switched on, and why physical activity is one of the best things we can do for our mental health.
Kjær is a physician, professor and brain researcher with many years of experience as a senior consultant and researcher. He has written a long list of popular books about the brain and is known for presenting complex knowledge in an entertaining and easily understood way.
A lecture full of new insight, recognition and concrete perspectives on how we can look after our brains, for life.
