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Get in shape with exercise and your brain will follow! This is the conclusion of Harvard University professor John Ratey, a noted expert on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.Professor Ratey’s book, Spark: The Revolutionary the Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, unveils the research that supports his theory. The basic premise is that humans evolved as physical creatures. When we drop the physical activity from our routine, both body and mind get “flabby.”
The fix is obvious. Professor Ratey puts it this way, “Exercise, particularly aerobic exercise, can improve cognitive performance, soften the effects of stress, help fend off addiction-related cravings and tone down the negative consequences of women's hormonal changes. When it comes to psychiatric disorders, he calls exercise "one of the best treatments we have."
Get in step and learn how challenging your body will challenge your mind!
Jerri, DTR
Nutrition Specialist
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John Ratey said... - April 28, 2008 7:44 AM
Thanks for the mention. Your take on challenge is central as we need to find creative ways to challenge ourselves as we were challenged on the plains when we were hunter gatherers and walking 12-14 miles a day on average was necessary for survival, and our fuel needs were always tenuous. I like to say we are genetically geared to consume the most calories we can find and rest up if we can as tomorrow we may have no food and we may need to walk all day to find our next meal or run for our lives to safety. So in a way we need to find a way to remain lean and fit to live longer and better. For more information and up to date postings please visit my website at www.johnratey.com.
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