Move the Body, Heal the Mind with Dr. Jennifer Heisz Mind Over Matter

Welcome back to another episode!

Today, we have a special guest. Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz is an expert in brain health. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University and directs the NeuroFit Lab, which has attracted over $1 million to support her research program on the effects of exercise for brain health. Dr. Heisz received her Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience (McMaster) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Brain Health and Aging at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Hospital (Toronto). Dr. Heisz's 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. Many honors and awards recognize Dr. Heisz for her outstanding contributions to research including the Early Researcher Award from the Government of Ontario, the Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award, and the Canada Research Chair in brain health and aging.

In this episode we discuss: 

- The connection between movement, brain health, and mental health

- How you can begin to move your body to heal your mind

- Benefits of movement for sleep, creativity and overall health

- How you can incorporate movement in your busy schedule

Dr. Heisz's website: https://www.jenniferheisz.com/

Dr. Heisz's book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.ca/Move-Body-Heal-Mind-Depression/dp/0358573408

Also available on Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/move-the-body-heal-the/9780358573401-item.html

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jenniferheisz/?hl=en