In this episode, Dr. John Ratey, author of "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain", explains how exercise improves your brain's functions.

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Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, by Dr. John Ratey

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7 Minute Workout app (iPhone)

7 Minute Workout app (Android)

Tabata app (iPhone)

Tabata app (Android)

BDNF

Neurotransmitters

HPA axis

GABA

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