The Books

Five books on the human mind

From a practical manual anyone can use to landmark academic texts — Dr. Hoffmann's writing spans brain health and fitness, and the evaluation and evolution of the human mind.

Series I

Brain Health & Fitness

The science and practice of building a fitter brain — for readers, clinicians and leaders alike.

Book cover: Executive Brain Vitality by Michael Hoffmann MD PhD, co-authored with Bronwyn Hoffmann MA MST

Academic Press

Executive Brain Vitality

Achieving Optimal Brain Health and Maintenance: A Practical Manual

A hands-on manual for achieving and maintaining optimal brain health, co-authored with Bronwyn Hoffmann, MA, MST.

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Book cover: Brain Beat by Michael Hoffmann MD PhD

Popular Science

Brain Beat

Scientific Foundations and Evolutionary Perspectives of Brain Health

Why brain health begins with the beat of the heart — the scientific and evolutionary foundations of a fit brain, told for a broad audience.

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Book cover: Assembly of the Executive Mind by Michael W. Hoffmann

Cambridge University Press

Assembly of the Executive Mind

Evolutionary Insights and a Paradigm for Brain Health

How evolution assembled the brain's executive networks — and what that history teaches us about protecting them today.

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Series II

Evaluation of the Human Mind

Clinical references for neurologists, psychiatrists and cognitive specialists.

Book cover: Cognitive, Conative and Behavioral Neurology by Michael Hoffmann

Springer

Cognitive, Conative and Behavioral Neurology

An Evolutionary Perspective

A comprehensive clinical text uniting cognition, motivation and behavior within an evolutionary framework.

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Book cover: Clinical Mentation Evaluation by Michael Hoffmann

Springer

Clinical Mentation Evaluation

A Connectomal Approach to Rapid and Comprehensive Assessment

A network-based approach to evaluating the mind in the clinic — rapid, rigorous and grounded in the brain's connectome.

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Beyond the Books

Hear the ideas live

Dr. Hoffmann brings the themes of his books to conferences, grand rounds and podcasts.