A noted neuroscientist reveals groundbreaking research on how fitness and exercise can combat mental health conditions such as anxiety, dementia, ADHD, and depression, and offers a plan for improving focus, creativity, and sleep. "Jennifer Heisz shares paradigm-shifting research on how exercise affects the brain, finding that intervals of intense workouts, or even leisurely walks, help stop depression and dementia, lessen anxiety and ADHD, and encourage...

"Lifelong amateur athlete Stephen Madden decided to put himself to the test, physically and mentally, by immersing himself in the culture, diet, and psyche of CrossFit, the fast-growing but controversial fitness regime that's a stripped-down combination of high intensity aerobic activity, weightlifting, calisthenics, and gymnastics practiced by more than two million athletes worldwide. But what's crazier? The fact that such a grueling regimen--in...

"Welcome to Audio Learning from Assemble You. This lesson explores the connection between physical exercise and mental well-being. You'll discover the impact of movement on your mood, cognitive function, and overall brain health. You'll learn about the release of """"feel-good"""" hormones and the role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in enhancing cognitive function. Additionally, the lesson offers practical strategies for maintaining healthy...

Bestselling author and renowned psychiatrist Dr. Ratey presents a groundbreaking and fascinating investigation into the transformative effects of exercise on the brain.-- Publisher