Spark
$24.99
Improve your coordination! From the bestselling author and renowned psychiatrist John J. Ratey, M.D., SPARK explains in clear terms the connection between exercise and the brain. Ratey presents startling research to prove that aerobic exercise is truly our best defense against everything from depression to ADD to addiction to aggression to menopause to Alzheimer's. Filled with case studies (such as the revolutionary fitness program in Naperville, Illinois, that has put this school district of 19,000 kids become first in the world of science test scores), SPARK is a fascinating and entertaining journey through the mind-body connection.
Brain Health Expert Product Review
"It turns out that physical exercise has a surprising positive influence on brain function. John J. Ratey is a psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, and his book discusses new research about how optimal brain function relies on a fit and healthy body, and how exercise and physical activity can help improve your cognitive abilities and your mood." -Neurologist