{"title":"Genius Living","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"genius-foods-max-lugavere-brain-health-hardback","title":"Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier \u0026 More Productive by Max Lugavere - Non Fiction - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780062562852\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Harper Wave\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult Readership\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGenius Foods is a science-driven, accessible guide to eating and living in a way that protects and sharpens the brain. Journalist Max Lugavere, working with physician Dr Paul Grewal, translates complex neuroscience into clear, practical advice on nutrition, sleep and stress. Written after his mother's early-onset dementia diagnosis sent him searching for answers, the book blends personal memoir with research, offering a genuinely actionable roadmap to sharper thinking, better mood and long-term cognitive resilience, rather than another vague wellness trend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen Max Lugavere's mother was diagnosed with a mysterious form of dementia, he stepped away from his media career to understand why her brain was failing and whether anything could be done. That search took him across the world to interview leading neuroscientists and clinicians, and the result is Genius Foods: a thorough, readable synthesis of what science says about food and the brain. Rather than prescribing a single fad diet, Lugavere explains the mechanisms behind cognitive decline, brain fog, low mood and poor focus, and shows how specific nutrients, whole foods and eating patterns can support memory and long-term brain health. Co-written with Dr Paul Grewal, the book covers healthy fats, blood sugar regulation, inflammation, gut health and the widely discussed \"biochemical liposuction\" approach to fat loss that also benefits the brain. It draws on peer-reviewed research and expert interviews, while remaining grounded in Lugavere's own family experience, giving the book real emotional weight alongside its scientific rigour. Chapters move from the \"why\" of brain health to the practical \"how\", closing with meal frameworks and habits readers can start immediately. It has become a touchstone title in the brain-health and longevity space, well suited to readers who want substance over slogans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains the science linking diet to memory, mood and focus in plain English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers practical, food-based strategies for reducing dementia risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers healthy fats, blood sugar and inflammation in an approachable way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines personal memoir with interviews from leading neuroscientists and clinicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes actionable meal and lifestyle frameworks readers can start straight away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Lugavere is a filmmaker, health and science journalist, and bestselling author who has appeared widely across US media discussing brain health, nutrition and longevity. His work on Genius Foods grew out of his mother's dementia diagnosis, prompting years of independent research into cognitive decline. He co-authored this book with Dr Paul Grewal, a physician whose clinical expertise underpins the book's scientific claims. Together they present research accessibly while remaining faithful to the underlying evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGenius Foods turns dense neuroscience into practical, everyday choices, making it ideal for readers who want to protect their memory, mood and focus without wading through jargon. Personal, credible and genuinely actionable, it's a brain-health book worth keeping close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; ISBN and edition are as stated above.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Max Lugavere","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51897071272318,"sku":"SNG11766","price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/genius-foods-max-lugavere-hardback-brain-health-book.jpg?v=1784349201"},{"product_id":"the-genius-life-max-lugavere-non-fiction-hardcover","title":"The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body by Max Lugavere - Non Fiction - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780062892812\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Harper Wave\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Genius Life is Max Lugavere's practical, science-backed guide to optimising both mind and body. Expanding on the nutrition-focused ideas in his bestseller Genius Foods, this second book in the Genius Living series broadens the lens to a full lifestyle protocol covering sleep, exercise, detoxing, and daily habits. Drawing on cutting-edge research into circadian biology, psychology, and cognitive science, Lugavere translates complex findings into simple, actionable steps designed to help readers feel sharper, calmer, and more resilient every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOur bodies evolved for a world that no longer exists, and Lugavere argues that this mismatch between ancient biology and modern living is driving an epidemic of anxiety, stress, and chronic disease. In The Genius Life, he explains how brain health is inseparable from the health of the gut, endocrine, cardiac, and nervous systems, all of which operate as one interconnected feedback loop. Chapters guide readers through eating smarter, moving more efficiently, sleeping better, and reducing everyday toxic exposures, all with the goal of building a resilient foundation for lifelong brain performance. Among the standout takeaways, Lugavere reveals a training trick that can deliver marathon-level workout benefits in just ten minutes, and shares practical ways to capture the nutritional value of extra vegetable servings without necessarily eating more of them. He also examines hidden household chemicals linked to weight gain and illness, and outlines simple evening habits that can raise melatonin levels by more than half for genuinely restorative sleep. Written in an accessible, myth-busting style, the book blends memoir, interviews with leading scientists, and clear practical instruction, making it a useful entry point for anyone wanting to understand the real, evidence-based drivers of long-term health rather than fleeting wellness trends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScience-backed lifestyle protocol covering nutrition, sleep, exercise, and detoxing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical, easy-to-follow tips for improving focus, mood, and long-term brain health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by a respected health and science journalist with mainstream media credibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal follow-up to Genius Foods for readers wanting a fuller lifestyle approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for anyone interested in wellness, longevity, or cognitive performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Lugavere is a filmmaker, television personality, and health and science journalist based in New York City and Los Angeles. He directed the documentary Bread Head, exploring dementia prevention through diet and lifestyle, and has contributed to outlets including Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, and the Daily Beast. He is a recurring \"core expert\" on The Dr. Oz Show and has spoken at institutions such as the New York Academy of Sciences and Weill Cornell Medicine, as well as international events like the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPractical, well-researched, and refreshingly jargon-free, The Genius Life turns dense science into daily habits anyone can adopt. 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Packed with over 100 easy, gluten-free recipes, this hardback cookbook translates cutting-edge nutritional science into genuinely delicious, brain-boosting meals. Written for anyone who wants to eat better without sacrificing flavour, it is ideal for busy professionals, health-conscious families, and readers already familiar with Lugavere's earlier bestsellers looking for practical, everyday recipes that support long-term brain and body health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGenius Kitchen takes the dietary principles that made Genius Foods and The Genius Life so popular and turns them into more than 100 real, cookable recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and treats. Each dish is built around whole foods, healthy fats and nutrient-dense ingredients chosen for their impact on cognitive function, energy levels and overall wellbeing, while remaining entirely gluten-free. Recipes range from quick weekday staples to more indulgent weekend dishes, all approachable for home cooks of any experience level. Alongside the recipes, Lugavere shares practical guidance on smarter grocery shopping, efficient meal prepping, and simple ingredient swaps that make healthy eating sustainable rather than restrictive. The tone is encouraging and conversational, grounded in the same evidence-based approach that made his earlier titles bestsellers, but focused on getting nutritious food onto the table without fuss. 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