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It's fair to say the primary purpose of our brain is to inform movement. The more dynamically we move, the more alive we are, and the more adaptive and capable our body and brain can be.
From regulating hormones and neurotransmitters, to increasing neurogenesis and positively modulating genetic expression, there is no substitute for the the physiologic and cognitive benefits associated with exercise.
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The Biology of Resilience With Kelly McGonigal
Health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University, Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., joins us on the Collective Insights podcast. She is a leading expert in the new field of “science-help.” Today she shares with us a different view towards understanding stress, as she discusses why stress has benefits. It turns out that stress is what allows us to experience meaning, to make a difference in the world, to make progress on our goals.
Nootropics For Mental Energy + Physical Performance
In our last article, Nootropics for Athletes, we discussed several ergogenics (a category of supplements that enhance physical performance, stamina, or recovery) and how they can also be used to optimize brain energy and mental performance. The same is true for numerous nootropic supplements, which were designed to optimize mental performance. In this article we will cover some well-studied nootropics that also have physical enhancing effects.
Workout Motivation: The Science of the Brain's Role in Exercise
In this blog series on nootropics and athletic performance, we will explore why performance training for the brain may also support improved exercise and sports performance. We start in this article to broadly explore the importance of prepping our mind as an essential pre-workout activity. We begin the exploration of the role of nootropics for athletics and workout programs.
The Science of the Brain's Role in Exercise
In this blog series on nootropics and athletic performance, we will explore why performance training for the brain may also support improved exercise and sports performance. We start in this article to broadly explore the importance of prepping our mind as an essential pre-workout activity. We begin the exploration of the role of nootropics for athletics and workout programs.
The Neuroscience of Workout Motivation
In this blog series on nootropics and athletic performance, we will explore why performance training for the brain may also support improved exercise and sports performance. We start in this article to broadly explore the importance of prepping our mind as an essential pre-workout activity. We begin the exploration of the role of nootropics for athletics and workout programs.
The Biology of Resilience With Kelly McGonigal
Health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University, Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., joins us on the Collective Insights podcast. She is a leading expert in the new field of “science-help.” Today she shares with us a different view towards understanding stress, as she discusses why stress has benefits. It turns out that stress is what allows us to experience meaning, to make a difference in the world, to make progress on our goals.
Episode 85: Why We’re Drawn to Nature
When you exercise, you provide a low-dose jolt to the brain’s reward centers—the system of the brain that helps you anticipate pleasure, feel motivated, and maintain hope. Over time, regular exercise remodels the reward system, leading to higher circulating levels of dopamine and more available dopamine receptors. In this way, exercise can both relieve depression and expand your capacity for joy.
Peak Anxiety? Here Are 10 Ways to Calm Down (Published 2020)
“If you give me three minutes, it works, as long as you’re moving your body in ways that feel good to you,” said Dr. McGonigal, who suggests picking an inspiring song to get you moving. “Anytime you move your muscles and get your heart rate up, you’ll get a boost in dopamine and sense yourself as alive and engaged. Movement for me is a way I sense my own strength and feel connected to hope and joy.”
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