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Spark

the Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain
May 31, 2014runfastread rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Exercise is good for the brain. Really, really good for the brain. In Spark, John Ratey MD, demonstrates how important it is for us to get off the couch and get moving. Not just for our general health or our hearts, but even for our brains. Exercise can help ward off things like depression and even Alzheimer's. It can seriously remodel our brains for peak performance, which is pretty amazing. Even though the book gets repetitive, and is filled with a few too many facts, medical terms, and figures for the average person to digest, it is still a worthwhile read for anyone or any age. Guaranteed, it may make you think about lacing up your running shoes and heading out the door...