Spark by John J. Ratey, M.D., reveals how exercise enhances health, cognitive function, and stress management. Through real-life examples and scientific research, the book highlights the profound connection between body and mind, demonstrating that exercise is a powerful defense against depression, ADHD, addiction, aggression, menopause, and Alzheimer's.
John J. Ratey, MD, (author) is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and a renowned expert in Neuropsychiatry, with over 60 published papers on psychiatry and psychopharmacology.
Eric Hagerman (contributor), the director of video and multimedia content at This Old House Ventures, is a former senior editor at Popular Science and Outside, with his writing featured in various American publications, including Wired and Men's Journal.