Fri, 21 March 2008
Episode 33 of the Brain Science Podcast is an interview with Dr. John Ratey, author of Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain. We discuss why both moderate and vigorous levels of exercise are beneficial not only for combating problems like anxiety, depression, and attention deficit disorder, but also for improving learning and preventing declines related to aging. It turns out that exercise may be the single best thing you can do for your brain!For links and show notes go to http://brainsciencepodcast.com/. Send feedback to docartemis at gmail.com or participate in the Brain Science Podcast Discussion Forum at http:brainscienceforum.com/. |
Fri, 7 March 2008
Episode 32 of the Brain Science Podcast is a discussion of Beyond the Zonules of Zinn: A Fantastic Journey Through Your Brain, by David Bainbridge. This book takes a unique approach to brain anatomy that makes the subject both interesting and comprehensible to readers of all backgrounds.Go to http://brainsciencepodcast.com for Show Notes and links. Illustrations from the book will be included within the next few days. Send feedback to docartemis at gmail.com or join in the Discussion Forum at http://brainscienceforum.com. Post your pictures to our Flickr page at http://flickr.com/groups/brainscience. |
