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Move The Body, Heal The Mind: Overcome Anxiety, Depression, and Dementia and Improve Focus, Creativity, and Sleep Kindle Edition

by Jennifer Heisz (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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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 better sleep, creativity, and resilience. Physical inactivity is the greatest risk factor contributing to dementia and anxiety—it’s as much a factor as genetics. In addition, exercise’s anti-inflammatory properties make it the most effective treatment strategy for those who are depressed and don’t respond to anti-depressants. The book focuses on overcoming inertia; using exercise to help fight addictions; how we can improve our memory with fitness even as we age; and, importantly, how exercise can help us sleep better, improve focus, and be more creative. Included are easy to use plans for unique aerobic and resistance workouts designed to strengthen the brain.
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You can't change your genes, but you can change your lifestyle

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Finally, a clear and accessible guide to the latest science on exercise and brain health.

-- "Alex Hutchinson, author of Endure"

An accessible, engaging, and informed perspective on how movement can heal the mind.

-- "Martin Gibala, PhD, author of The One-Minute Workout"

About the Author

Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz is an expert in brain health. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University (ranked Top 25 in the world) and directs the NeuroFit Lab, which has attracted nearly $1 million to support her research program on the effects of exercise for brain health. Dr. Heisz received her Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience (McMaster) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Brain Health and Aging at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Hospital (Toronto). Dr. Heisz's research examines the effects of physical activity on brain function to promote mental health and cognition in young adults, older adults and individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Many honors and awards recognize Dr. Heisz for her outstanding contributions to research including the Early Researcher Award from the Government of Ontario and the Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0971ZYR6Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvest (March 8, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 8, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 16546 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Mary E W Foster
5.0 out of 5 stars Life altering
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
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This book was recommended to me by my therapist. I’m not a fan of self- help books, but this one is resonating with me. Definitely worth a read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2023
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Love this book’s point & it articulates it well in simple terms but with scientific backing. I’ve purchased at least 5 copies for friends & family:
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S. Hunter
4.0 out of 5 stars Useful information. But....
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
After reading Kelly McConigal's terrific book The Joy of Movement, I got this one from the library expecting more inspiration and a similarly motivating book.
While the information is essentially accurate, the writing style was not particularly inspiring, bordering on boring.
Daily physical activity is essential for optimal sleep and mental health. Highly recommend "The Joy of Movement."
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A. Rutter
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2023
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I read this as an e-book from my library but loved it enough that I bought it. It’s written by a neuroscientist but I think it’s very easy to understand everything. This book made me start working out. Was worth my time and then some.
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Lu
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Beginners
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2023
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Move the Body, Heal the Mind explains how exercise can be advantageous to a number of aspects of health, such as depression, anxiety, sleep, and cognitive function. Author Jennifer Heisz intersperses her own personal fitness journey in each chapter as she describes the connection between these various benefits.

I listened to the audiobook version read by the author, and she does a good job with the narration. She references a pdf that is available on the publisher’s website, which was extremely helpful to view the various exercises.

I was aware of much of the information in the book already, having read about it in other sources, and that is why I did not rate it higher. This would be a great introductory book for someone who is just beginning their fitness journey and not familiar with how exercise influences the body. The book is conversational in tone and is easy to read and understand.
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On the Coastline
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, Science Used to Back Up Common Sense
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2022
I bought Dr. H's kindle book through my husband's Amazon account since I don't have one. You would think that if something hasn't worked for hundreds of years, professionals in the field would have tried something different. For too long the industry has attempted to address mind dysfunctions through the brain, instead of through the body first. Once the body is in check, the body sends everything necessary to the brain to function properly. That's what I have done for 20 years after I was diagnosed with CPTSD.
The only thing that is permanent, non-intrusive, inexpensive, and one in which you do not relinquish your control to a stranger who controls your meds is a workout program. The author uses LOTS of science to back up what should be the first or primary method of care for ANY ailment, not just for torments of the mind. Lourdes W.
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Lourdes M. Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Reading
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2022
This topic is extremely important to me, as for the last twenty years of my life, I have run and exercised to beat my symptoms of cptsd. For too many years, we have been treating the "mind" in an attempt to cure mental illnesses, when in reality, we should tackle the problem from the "body first" angle, I've always said. You would think that if something hasn't worked for hundreds of years, we would try something different, right? Well, this author did set out to do just that, only that she backs everything up through her own personal experience, research, and science. Imagine that: science proving common sense.
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lou ellen
1.0 out of 5 stars Not very informative
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2022
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Evi
5.0 out of 5 stars Great motivator to get back into fitness- just what I needed
Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2024
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I haven’t finished reading the book yet but such an informative read so far. If you are a science nerd like me, you will love this book because it feels like you are back taking an undergraduate university course. If you’re looking for a light bed time read, this isn’t the book for you. So much great insight, up to date research, knowledge and also real life examples. There are sample workouts, with photos and descriptions of the exercises. The workouts are laid out perfectly after the learnings, to allow you to focus on the mental health benefit of exercise over anything. Very helpful if you are dealing with any sort of anxiety or depression and in an exercise funk!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great motivator to get back into fitness- just what I needed
Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2024
I haven’t finished reading the book yet but such an informative read so far. If you are a science nerd like me, you will love this book because it feels like you are back taking an undergraduate university course. If you’re looking for a light bed time read, this isn’t the book for you. So much great insight, up to date research, knowledge and also real life examples. There are sample workouts, with photos and descriptions of the exercises. The workouts are laid out perfectly after the learnings, to allow you to focus on the mental health benefit of exercise over anything. Very helpful if you are dealing with any sort of anxiety or depression and in an exercise funk!
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Evelyn Richter
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein Buch, das Dich zum Laufen bringt
Reviewed in Germany on November 26, 2023
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Sehr spannende wissenschaftliche Studien und Erkenntnisse verständlich und unterhaltsam erzählt. Als Hörbuch, von der Autorin selbst gelesen, kommt es im Lauftempo und nimmt - mit Rhythmus - mit auf den Weg der Bewegung, Entwicklung und Entdeckung. Es ist für alle geeignet, die neugierig darauf sind, was Bewegung mit unserem Gehirn anstellt. Wie sie aus einer Sucht hinaus helfen und uns dem Alter davonlaufen lassen kann.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Reasonable book
Reviewed in Australia on January 21, 2024
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I've read a lot of books like this. This keeps it sane and the workouts are not ridiculous. Well done
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Antony
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2022
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Jennifer Heisz is my new favorite author! This book is a great read. It is well written and structured. The book is very informative and includes all the latest science in the field of brain health, mental health and exercise. The author does such a good job in making you easily understand all the science. Chapter 3, which is on mental health, is my favorite chapter. Also, her personal story makes the book even more interesting and will certainly inspire you to move. The exercise sessions that are included in this book are fun and easy to follow and will definitely help lots of people improve their lifestyle. I strongly recommend this book!
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Antony
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2022
Jennifer Heisz is my new favorite author! This book is a great read. It is well written and structured. The book is very informative and includes all the latest science in the field of brain health, mental health and exercise. The author does such a good job in making you easily understand all the science. Chapter 3, which is on mental health, is my favorite chapter. Also, her personal story makes the book even more interesting and will certainly inspire you to move. The exercise sessions that are included in this book are fun and easy to follow and will definitely help lots of people improve their lifestyle. I strongly recommend this book!
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Guy
5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST!
Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2022
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I received the book a few days ago and to be honest I couldn't stop reading! Amazing writer and very interesting topics. Dr. Heisz was able to explain very sophisticated scientific articles in a smooth and fluid writing. I believe every person on the planet should read this book to understand how important exercise is to our brain, mood and sleep! Thank you Dr Heisz for this piece of art and I hope you will be doing more work in the future!
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