Cool Science Radio welcomes NYTimes best-selling author Julie Morris whose new book is Power Foods & Natural Nootropics for Optimized Thinking, Focus & Memory. If you struggle with focus and memory lapses, mental fog, or stress—or if you simply want to optimize your mental performance and protect your brain health this book examines how diet can potentially impact brain health via the gut. Incorporating research from neuroscientists and dieticians, Morris explores how fats, protein, and other nutrients can contribute to mental and emotional well-being.