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Spark

the Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain
Christopher99
Jun 05, 2014Christopher99 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a wonderful popular science book on the neurological and psychological benefits of exercise. Yes, we all know the physiological benefits; time and time again it is trotted out. Yet, how exercise effects the function of the brain and therefore the mind, has never been presented, as far as I know, in a popular form. Dr. Ratey's research career has focused on this very area. Fascinating to learn how exercise causes dendrite growth, balances the HPA system, increases neurotransmitters, causes neuron growth, lessens effects of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, facilitates greater learning capacity, and sundry other items. If you are a couch potato, book reader type like I am, this is the evidence you need to get out there and do something physical. Now it just rests with the Will. No more excuses.