An expert in brain health and the author of Move the Body, Heal the Mind, Dr. Jennifer Heisz joins Kari to explore how our physical wellness connects to our mental health.
She is Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Brain Health and Aging at McMaster University where she directs the NeuroFit lab. Her award-winning research examines the effects of physical activity on brain function to promote mental health and cognition in young adults, older adults, and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
Learn about physical activity’s effect on brain function, ways to create and maintain health habits to build a stable wellness system, and fascinating discoveries connecting movement and sleep.
Published: November 17, 2022
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