Spark The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain

Name: Spark The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain
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ISBN: 9780316113502

ISBN-10: 0316113506

ISBN-13: 9780316113502

Edition: 2008 (Revised)

Authors: John J. Ratey, Eric Hagerman

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A groundbreaking and fascinating investigation into the transformative effects of exercise on the brain, from the bestselling author and renowned psychiatrist John J. Ratey, MD. Did you know you can beat stress, lift your mood, fight memory loss, sharpen your intellect, and function better than ever simply by elevating your heart rate and breaking a sweat? The evidence is incontrovertible: Aerobic exercise physically remodels our brains for peak performance. In SPARK, John J. Ratey, M.D., embarks upon a fascinating and entertaining journey through the mind-body connection, presenting startling research to prove that exercise is truly our best defense against everything from depression…

Book details

List price: $37.00
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
Publication date: 1/10/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.122
Language: English



Introduction: Making the Connection



Welcome to the Revolution: A Case Study on Exercise and the Brain



Learning: Grow Your Brain Cells



Stress: The Greatest Challenge



Anxiety: Nothing to Panic About



Depression: Move Your Mood



Attention Deficit: Running from Distraction



Addiction: Reclaiming the Biology of Self-Control



Hormonal Changes: The Impact on Women's Brain Health



Aging: The Wise Way



The Regimen: Build Your Brain


Afterword: Fanning the Flames


Acknowledgments


Glossary


Index