Food, We Need To Talk

How Exercise Helps with Depression, Anxiety, and the Aging Brain ft. Dr. Jennifer Heisz


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We all know the physical benefits of exercise, but today we talk about the brain benefits. How does exercise impact depression and anxiety? How can exercise help keep our brains young? Should our exercise habits change depending on our mental health? Today, we speak to Dr. Jennifer Heisz, Professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University. Check out her book Move the Body, Heal the Mind.

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