I have just finished reading John Ratey’s comprehensive and revolutionary book about what exercise can do for the brain. Ratey, a highly respected psychiatrist, has researched this subject extensively and concluded what I have always suspected and known – that exercise is the best medicine. Finally we have proof in this groundbreaking book. Daily exercise is necessary for everyone regardless of age or health because it is excellent prevention and treatment for a host of conditions.
I personally experienced and tested Ratey’s thesis last year. I had a family crisis coupled with two knee surgeries, in which I temporarlily lost my ability to exercise at a crucial time. I was thrown for a loop to say the least! Luckily, my past experiences and history with exercise fostered physical and psychological resilience, let alone kept my brain clear and sharp. I was able to focus, to recover and to discover new options, despite the physical and psychological challenges of last year.
The beauty of this book is that it addresses a variety of common and critical issues that affect us all, such as learning, stress, anxiety, depression, and aging and more. This book is truly inspiring, because whether you are sedentary, a fitness enthusiast or an extreme athlete, there is hope in the ability to change your health and brain at any age! For further information – check out http://www.johnratey.com/site/default.aspx.
