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Author Baloh, Robert W. (Robert William), 1942- author.

Title Exercise and the brain : why physical exercise is essential to peak cognitive health / Robert W. Baloh
Published Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2022]

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Description 1 online resource (xix, 213 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
Contents Chapter 1.Exercise is good medicine -- Chapter 2.Physical activity and brain evolution -- Chapter 3. A healthy body for a sound mind -- Chapter 4.The developing brain -- Chapter 5. Exercise, the Elixir for Learning -- Chapter 6.The Aging Brain -- Chapter 7.Stress, Anxiety and Depression -- Chapter 8.Chronic pain -- Chapter 9.Cerebrovascular disease -- Chapter 10. Dementia -- Chapter 11.Overview
Summary This book focuses on the benefits of exercise for prevention and treatment of chronic brain disorders. It is a guide for finding the right exercise routine for each individual. The goal is to show the reader why everyone needs to exercise, especially as we get older. The brain needs physical exercise both for normal health and for preventing and treating diseases common with aging. How much exercise is needed? As we see throughout the book there is no one fits all rule with regard to the amount of exercise required. The key is to make exercise a part of ones daily routine. The beneficial effect of exercise is transient, lasting days to weeks, so it must be a lifelong pursuit. Can we exercise too much? Anything done in excess can potentially be dangerous but with the common sense approach outlined in this book anyone, regardless of underlying health condition, can find some type of exercise that is safe and effective
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on April 18, 2023)
Subject Brain -- Diseases -- Exercise therapy
Brain -- Physiology
Exercise for older people.
Exercise -- Health aspects
Exercise -- Physiological aspects.
Brain -- Physiology
Exercise for older people
Exercise -- Health aspects
Exercise -- Physiological aspects
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9783031139246
3031139240