TheMindBody Self: How Longevity Is Culturally Learned and the Causes of Health Are Inherited

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Neuropsychologist Mario Martinez is a pioneer in the science of the mindbody – that essential oneness of cognition and biology – and a passionate advocate for its power to reshape our lives.In The MindBody Self, he explores the cultural conditions that shape every aspect of our lives, from health and longevity to relationships and self-esteem. Then he offers practical tools we can use to shed outworn patterns and exercises to help you start creating sustainable change.You’ll read about: – how our cultural beliefs affect the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of disease – the difference between growing older and ‘aging’ – what happens when we move beyond our tribe’s expectations – how to navigate adversity using uncertainty as a guide – biocognitive tools for a healthy life

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