Topic 7: Reading Material and References
Reading Material
- Ratey, John. “Build a Better Brain with Exercise” High Performance Institute 9/19/17 https://www.highperformanceinstitute.com/blog/build-a-better-brain-with-exercise
- Martynoga, Ben. “How Physical Exercise Makes Your Brain Work Better” The Guardian 6/18/16 https://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/jun/18/how-physical-exercise-makes-your-brain-work-better
- Kan, Deborah. Resculpt Your Brain with Exercise. Being Patient 3/26/19 https://www.beingpatient.com/wendy-suzuki-exercise-brain/
- Cohut, Maria Aerobic Exercise, a maintenance program for the brain. Medical News Today 11/16/17 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320065
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Suzuki, Wendy. “The Brain-Changing Effects of Exercise.” TED. November 2017. Lecture