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The Gist: In his recent TED talk, neurologist Mariano Sigman discusses how the way you communicate can predict your future mental health. In his new book, he “revolutionizes how neuroscience serves us in our lives, revealing how the infinity of neurons inside our brains manufacture how we perceive, reason, feel, dream and communicate,” according to TED.com. 


The Gist: With a foreword written by Jessica Alba, celebrity wellness consultant and certified holistic nutritionist Kelly LeVeque’s new book promises to help readers better attune themselves to their bodies’ needs. You’ll also find recipes, advice on eating while traveling, and more. 

The Gist: Oxford professor Charles Spence explores how sounds, sights, and tastes play a role in what we eat. His new book answers questions such as why we consume 35 percent more food when eating with one other person, yet 75 percent more when dining with three. Additional reporting by Brianna Wippman.

The Gist: Bon Appetit wine columnist and former assistant to Mindy Kaling, Marissa A. Ross offers an “unpretentious”—and highly entertaining—guide to buying and tasting wine.

The Gist: Just as the name implies, the authors of this book provide actionable tips on how to reach your peak performance—whether that’s in fitness or your career. Stories of “great performers” combined with “fascinating new scientific research,” make for an entertaining, informative read. 


5 books high performers should read this month

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