What are some good books to read that deal with brain activity and disorders associated with the brain?
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There are a number of good books, but I think which one you will enjoy is largely dependent on your background in neurobiology.  There are, however, some books that deal with the problem of a more understandable level, in case you have no training in the field.  Of those I would recommend Oliver Sacks' "The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat".  Sacks is a neurologists who describes some of his most interesting cases.  Aside from the insight you will get into mental diseases and brain functions, what is more Sacks writes with real compassion for his patients.  There are also the books by Joseph LeDoux ("The Emotional Brain"; "Synaptic Self") and Antonio Damasio ("Descartes' Error"; "The Feeling of What Happens").  LeDoux and Damasio address such important questions as emotions, feelings, and self-consciousness.  All of these books are a fun read even if you are not a biologist.  \n\nHope that helps.
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you have computus horiblus.......it affects the brain
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The best I know of is 'Inquiry into Life' by Sylvia Mader published by WCB/McGraw-Hill (ISBN 0-697-25181-0)
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http://neuro.psyc.memphis.edu/NeuroPsyc/np-l2-pref.htm\nhas some stuff on it
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chemistry,medicine,physics,neurolgoy................................
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You had better believe it....If we treat our machines like we treat our bodies, we would be considered as being reckless. Improving brain cells can be accomplished by (basically) the following points.\n\nSTAYING MENTALLY ACTIVE: Mentally stimulating activities strengthen brain cells and the connections between them, and may even create new nerve cells.\n \n REMAINING SOCIALLY ACTIVE: Social activity not only makes physical and mental activity more enjoyable, it can reduce stress levels, which helps maintain healthy connections among brain cells.\n \nSTAY PHYSICALLY ACTIVE:Physical exercise is essential for maintaining good blood flow to the brain as well as to encourage new brain cells. It also can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and diabetes, and thereby protect against those risk factors for Alzheimer's and other dementias. \n \nADOPTING A BRAIN-HEALTHY DIET:Research suggests that high cholesterol may contribute to stroke and brain cell damage. A low fat, low cholesterol diet is advisable. And there is growing evidence that a diet rich in dark vegetables and fruits, which contain antioxidants, may help protect brain cells.
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Neuropsych is good, but it almost sounds like you are interested in neuroscience (hint when you look at this: many universities have seperate neuroscience and psychology departments)
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The first link below has a good description of the different lobes of the brain and the functional areas of the cerebral cortex (scroll down).\n\nThe second has a nice picture of the 'homunculus' showing the way body parts are 'mapped' in the sensory and motor areas of the cortex.
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Read more.  Use the opposite hand to do chores, write etc. it will focus on the other side of your brain causing it to work more.  eat high fiber foods such as blueberries, oatmeal, and fish which has important omega fatty acids.  get plenty of sleep and don't over analyze a problem.  sleep on it, and you will have an answer when you wake up.  exercise as it gets more oxygen to your brain.  watch less tv and get involved in things that make you think more.
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Try www.apa.org\nIt may have some outside resources as well as current topics. I know for a fact you can subscribe to a Psychology magazine.
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Check the ICD-10.  Look under Mental and behavioural disorders and Diseases of the nervous system.
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Bible has a lot of citations about "possessions by demons", and epileptics. I read about the greek doctors in Jesus time, used "beladona", and opium to relieve it. and if you read the "Thousand and one nights", the Arab stories told by princess Scheherezade, that mental illness were quite common and the affected were arrested and locked as animals.
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Check MedScape Neurology News \n\nhttp://www.medscape.com/px/newsindex?Specialty=26&from=more
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Hi\nI can recommend a good web-site that may help you find appropriate journals etc. You can download the tool bar and locate relevant literature (with the references to in some cases).\n\nwww.PsyPlex.com\n\nMichael
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eat tuna....high in amino acids which cause ur brain to function above normal
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chemicals in the brain
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Look at the subject index.  There is a general theme of the book that is Problem Management and Developmental Appropriateness.