Name: Spark
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Author: John J. Ratey

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In Spark, renowned psychiatrist John J.  Ratey presents groundbreaking research that proves that aerobic exercise physically remodels our brains for peak performance.  A fascinating and entertaining journey through the mind-body connection, the book offers startling evidence that exercise is truly our best defense against everything from depression to ADD to addiction to aggression to menopause to Alzheimers. 

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John J. Ratey

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