What role does exercise play in our mental health? On this episode, we’ll explore the science behind the impact physical activity has on our brain function.  Joining us is Dr. Jennifer Heisz, who is a leading expert on the neuroscience of exercise and the Director of the NeuroFit Lab at McMaster University. She’s the a

We all know how exercise and fitness can impact and improve our physical health. But, what about what it can do for your mind? Your brain? Your experience of anxiety, depression, stress and more? Your relationships? Your ability to experience peace and ease?  Movement can be an astonishingly powerful prescription for t

We will learn: How the hypothalamus makes it difficult to maintain weight.  How exercise can help you overcome anxiety, depression, and dementia as well as improve focus, creativity, and sleep.  Specific exercise routines to enhance and boost creativity.  Today we’re talking about how movement affects your mind and how

What role does exercise play in our mental health? On this episode, we’ll explore the science behind the impact physical activity has on our brain function. Joining us is Dr. Jennifer Heisz, who is a leading expert on the neuroscience of exercise and the Director of the NeuroFit Lab at McMaster University. She’s the au

Plenty of information exists about how exercise can boost our immune system and add years to our lives. Emerging research shows that physical movement can also ward off dementia, increase creativity, and help us manage stress. To work out how movement and exercise may be the wonder drug to heal our brains and reduce th

Jennifer Heisz, Ph.D.: “A 2-minute movement break is all it takes to restore and replenish the brain of its vital nutrients.” Heisz, a neuroscientist and associate professor of kinesiology, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob to discuss specific exercises to help manage anxiety, plus: - Why you should listen to music before