Eric Hagerman Books
Eric Hagerman is a science and health writer who has contributed to publications such as Popular Science and Outside.
Known for: Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain
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Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain
In this groundbreaking work, psychiatrist John J. Ratey explores the powerful connection between physical exercise and brain performance. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience, he demonstrates how aerobic activity can improve learning, memory, mood, and mental health, and even protect against neurodegenerative diseases. The book presents compelling evidence that exercise is not only vital for the body but also essential for optimal brain function.
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Case Study – Naperville, Illinois
When I first learned about the Naperville school district, I was simply looking for a practical example of physical fitness done right. What I didn’t expect was that their approach would become one of the most compelling demonstrations of how movement transforms intellect. In the 1990s, a high schoo...
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Exercise and Learning
At the heart of learning lies neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. Exercise, I tell my readers, is one of the most potent promoters of neuroplasticity that we know. When you engage in sustained aerobic activity, your body floods ...
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Eric Hagerman is a science and health writer who has contributed to publications such as Popular Science and Outside.
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Eric Hagerman is a science and health writer who has contributed to publications such as Popular Science and Outside.
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