What if I told you that there was a way to juice your brain to make you learn faster, Llaser your focus, and 10x your motivation to study. Well according to Harvard Neuropsychiatrist Dr. John Ratey, that’s what happens when you study! In this episode of the Student Performance Podcast, I interview Dr. Ratey to unlock the secrets of your brain to help you learn more information in a shorter amount of time!
John J. Ratey, MD, is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and an internationally recognized expert in Neuropsychiatry. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles, and 11 books published in 17 languages, including the groundbreaking ADHD “Driven to Distraction” series with Ned Hallowell, MD. With the publication of "Spark:The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain", Dr. Ratey has established himself as one of the world's foremost authorities on the brain-fitness connection. His most recent book, “Go Wild”, explores how we can achieve optimal physical and mental health by getting in touch with our caveman roots, and how we can “re-wild” our lives.
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http://www.johnratey.com
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Timecodes:
0:00- Intro
1:23- How Dr. Ratey Got Hist Start
4:12- What Happens in Our Brain When We Exercise?
7:23- The “Miracle Grow” For Our Learning
10:57- Specific Protocol to Maximize BDNF
15:00- What if you have not time to exercise?
20:04- Why Aren’t More People Talking about Exercise and the Brain?
22:19- Brain Health Initiative in Schools
25:52- Is Cardio or Strength Training Better for Your Brain?
27:54- Biggest Advice for Young People
29:39- Outro