John Ratey, MD

05/06/2021

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The sugar-laden, high-fat foods we often crave when we are stressed or depressed, as comforting as they are, may be the least likely to benefit our mental health.

04/29/2021

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With altered schedules, added responsibilities, gym closures and restrictions, and countless new stressors, maybe your fitness routine went out the window after the start of the pandemic. Here are seven pandemic-friendly tips for restarting your fitness routine.

04/22/2021

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How to cope with a less cautious world as pandemic restrictions loosen.

04/14/2021

Research shows that the gaps in physical exercise have widened substantially between men and women, whites and non-whites, rich and poor and educated and less educated: especially during the pandemic.

04/13/2021

New research from McMaster University reveals pandemic paradox: "People want to improve mental health by exercising, but stress and anxiety get in the way"

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04/08/2021

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For much of the past year, many people have felt that they were being forced to pick one or the other

04/07/2021

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A generation ago, people with ADD & ADHD didn't have a medical name for how their mind worked. They were called lazy or disorganized. Dr. Edward Hallowell's work changed that.

04/06/2021

Pros and cons (very few if done right!) of daily exercise.
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How frequently should we be working out?

04/05/2021

If you can avoid some bad habits, you’ll reduce your risk of cognitive decline. Instead, fuel right, exercise more and take care of your mental and physical health. 💪 Read more: http://ow.ly/xuTb50EgiDc

According to Alzheimer’s Association these habits may lead to dementia: unhealthy diet, depression, social isolation, lack of sleep and more.

04/04/2021

Yearlong study finds brisk walking beneficial for the aging brain. Via http://ow.ly/MFne50Egiww

04/01/2021

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Nondrug interventions more efficacious than drug interventions for those without a major depression disorder

03/31/2021

Bored with your current fitness routine? Change it up and consider joining a sports team or league; team sports aren't just for kids!
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The act of joining a sports team or club seems like something that is mainly for kids and teens at school, but that isn’t always the case. If you look around your community, there will be several a…

03/30/2021

Join our friends with the Boston Bulldogs Running Club for their virtual Run for Recovery & Tribute on May 14-16. Register at BostonBulldogsRunning.org/RunForRecovery for the sixth annual event.

03/30/2021

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Prescott, AZ has long been a community that has a strong base of retirement-aged individuals or those who plan to age gracefully in the area. With aging, many people have assumptions about what it mea

03/29/2021

In addition to some jarring inactivity stats, this article has an entire section dedicated to exercise benefit statistics.
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These exercise statistics by age, race, state and country will teach you the most popular types of physical activity and the many health benefits of exercise.

03/27/2021

University of Virginia study uncovers additional benefits of exercise during pregnancy.

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“The takeaway lesson here is that it is great that exercise is so powerful.”

03/26/2021

“After exercise, you are creating analgesia, you are creating the anti-pain environment in the body.” Read more about my thoughts in this New York Magazine article.

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According to a new study, your expectations have an outsize effect on your workout.

03/26/2021

Physical and mental wellness go hand in hand.

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Learn eight ways to obtain and maintain emotional well-being.