Lisa Genova Quotes That Will Inspire You to Live Your Best Life

1. ... just because [butterflies'] lives were short didn't mean they were tragic... See, they have a beautiful life. Still Alice

2. But we can't do anything about getting older. If we live long enough, is forgetting due to Alzheimer's our brain's destiny? For most of us, it is not. Alzheimer's is not a part of normal aging. Only 2% of people with Alzheimer's have the purely inherited early-onset form of the disease. 98% of the time, Alzheimer's is caused by a combination of the genes we inherited and how we live. While we can't do anything about our DNA, science clearly shows that the way we live can dramatically affect the accumulation of amyloid plaques. This in turn means that, like cancer and heart disease, there are things we can do to prevent Alzheimer's. Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting

3. Forgetting happens. If you stress about it, it'll happen even more. Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting

4. Our brains don't remember everything, but maybe what they remember is enough. And yet even when the meaningful is forgotten, memory doesn't define what it means to be human. Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting

5. The well-being of a neuron depends on its ability to communicate with other neurons. Studies have shown that electrical and chemical stimulation from both a neuron's inputs and its targets support vital cellular processes. Neurons unable to connect effectively with other neurons atrophy. Useless, an abandoned neuron will die. Still Alice

6. We frequently invent new information, often inaccurate, to fill in gaps in our memories so that the narrative feels more complete or pleasing. Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting