The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain

Spark

John J. Ratey

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The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain

Written byJohn J. Ratey

Psychiatrist John Ratey (writing with Eric Hagerman) shows how physical exercise changes the brain. He argues that aerobic exercise helps learning, mood and focus, and can help with stress, anxiety and depression.

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  • Published2008
  • GenreHealth & Wellness
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  1. 01Exercise is for the brain too

    Moving your body supports how the brain grows, learns and adapts.

  2. 02Movement helps learning

    Ratey describes a school fitness programme in Naperville, Illinois, where daily exercise was linked to better results.

  3. 03A natural mood lifter

    Exercise affects the brain chemicals linked to mood and can help with low mood and anxiety.

  4. 04It helps you handle stress

    Regular activity trains the body and brain to cope better with stress.

  5. 05Keep moving as you age

    Exercise may help protect memory and thinking skills later in life.

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