Feeling older? Hitting speed bumps? Don't worry about improving yourself. First, get to know yourself better. Better from Within , the long-awaited sequel to Better with Age: The Ultimate Guide to Brain Training , reveals why your personal story drives how well you age from head to toe. As you move through the pages of this exciting learning adventure, you will meet the SuperAgers--people here in the U.S. who live long and well over age 80--and discover the 4 lifestyle habits they share. (Spoiler alert: Diet and exercise are not the key to the SuperAgers' success.) You will also meet the woman with a "golden brain" who beat Alzheimer's disease despite her doomed genes--and learn how a few key choices may have added years to her life. In Better from Within , award-winning author and brain coach Phyllis Strupp helps you understand: Why longevity is a meaningless goal How your story organizes your brain over age 40 Why your brain is designed to rewrite toxic memories over age 40 How to find your ikigai (purpose) even as it is hiding in plain sight within your story The significance of the 60th birthday (called kanreki in Japan) What your brain's default network is--and how to protect it from Alzheimer's disease How other countries have reduced dementia rates as the U.S. rate has risen Using the latest research findings, this step-by-step guide to a brain that lasts for life equips you with: 7 steps to build a wise brain 7 tools for individual or group exercises 14 illustrations of key points A 3-point summary at the end of each chapter Engagement questions for group discussion Source notes, glossary, and index In addition, Better from Within includes links to a free online movie that demonstrates how the book's tools can help you tackle life's challenges. A coming-of-middle-age dramedy, Better from Within the movie will motivate you to take charge of your story today . What is your story? Better from Within will make aging a win for you and your brain.