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mogffm3's review against another edition
4.0
Simplified explanation of neurotransmitters and the neuroscience of common mental health disorders. He may have cherry picked some of the studies regarding the benefits of exercise, but overall, I admired his ability to bring science to a layperson book.
areed's review against another edition
This book was boring. I didn't find the narrator very engaging. I also already knew most of what was covered in the first two hours. I didn't have another 8 in me.
laila4343's review against another edition
4.0
This book is inspirational and has really motivated me to view exercise differently. Instead of viewing exercise as something you "should" do, it's made me really WANT to exercise for the first time in a long time. Doing it for the sake of your brain is much more motivating than doing it to lose weight. And the evidence that Ratey presents is compelling. Exercise combats everything from stress to depression to addiction, which you might have suspected, but reading about the studies really drives it home. Having two grandmothers with Alzheimer's, I was delighted to read all the evidence that exercise helps keep your mind sharp into old age. Some of the technical, science-y stuff with all the initials (GABA, LPT, etc) kind if flew by me, but the point of the book hit home.
amyadair5's review against another edition
5.0
Everyone who is interested in quality of life needs to read this book. The information here is relevant for parents, teachers, caregivers, and anyone who is concerned about health and aging. Fascinating. Motivating. Important.
claytell's review against another edition
3.0
This book was interesting. And it matched the title idea on how exercise affects and contributed to health and living life.
luvlacandi's review against another edition
5.0
I could not put this book down. I know exercise is good for us, but the studies detailed in this book were fascinating. I immediately sent a copy to my parents and will continue recommending to others!