Move the Body, Heal the Mind

Overcome Anxiety, Depression, and Dementia and Improve Focus, Creativity, and Sleep

By: Jennifer Heisz

Narrated by: Jennifer Heisz

A noted neuroscientist reveals groundbreaking research on how fitness and exercise can combat mental health conditions such as anxiety, dementia, ADHD, and depression, and offers a plan for improving focus, creativity, and sleep.

Jennifer Heisz shares paradigm-shifting research on how exercise affects the brain, finding that intervals of intense workouts, or even leisurely walks, help stop depression and dementia, lessen anxiety and ADHD, and encourage better sleep, creativity, and resilience. Physical inactivity is the greatest risk factor contributing to dementia and anxiety—it’s as much a factor as genetics. In addition, exercise’s anti-inflammatory properties make it the most effective treatment strategy for those who are depressed and don’t respond to anti-depressants. The book focuses on overcoming inertia; using exercise to help fight addictions; how we can improve our memory with fitness even as we age; and, importantly, how exercise can help us sleep better, improve focus, and be more creative. Included are easy to use plans for unique aerobic and resistance workouts designed to strengthen the brain.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Jennifer Heisz (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers

Can’t stop Listening

This book motivates me to get outside and move, I love the accounts of the research that was conducted and the positive impacts movement of different types have on each situation in life. The author is funny and shares heartfelt examples while actually inspiring change in behavior. 10/10 I’ve probably listened to this book 6 times in 2 years and will absolutely do so again soon.

research based

Research and well written. would highly recommend to everyone. It helped get me motivated to move!

Deep insight into the link between mental and physical well being

No matter your underlying concern or condition, this book has information that will help you understand the best way to help move your body to help heal your mind. In my case, recovering cancer survivor who owing to the treatment no long has a working thyroid, has aspiration of the lung, therefore eat via a PEG along with a few other medical conditions. This book, via Audible has given me insight and goals for 2024 to get my self moving more. Thank you. One question, how do I get the exercise PDF as no link with audible, unless I missed something?

A must read to help teach the "WHY" in Health & PE

This is a book that can definitely help you find ways to be a better you. The old model of personal achievement through self-discipline works for some but many if not most struggle with this because we have so many negative influences surrounding us. Focusing on movement and how it can help us to feel better in the moment makes a huge difference in continuing this positive behavior. Thanks to Dr Heisz for providing so many examples of how this is the case.

Great book

Enjoyed the content. A must listen for the health journey and healthy lifestyle. Definitely recommended 👍🏼

Just the inspiration we need for a new year

This book is the perfect companion for a science geek or sceptic who wants to believe it’s all worth it.

Thank you, Jennifer!

Some interesting parts but way too wordy

The book had some interesting points but for the most part it was difficult not to have my mind wander onto something else. I kept rewinding it and trying to pay attention but found it happening over and over. The book covers her own journey with exercise and triathlons and then periodically will go to her job and how she helps others. It could have been cut in half length wise.

Possibly the best advice to improve your life including the way to do it

This book is an enjoyable listen filled with interesting science with all the why’s and how’s s to apply it to your life and actually make change for the better happen. Includes a very helpful PDF.

Best non-fiction book EVER!

If you ever want to exercise because you know you should but hate exercising and can’t get yourself to do it this is the book for you. I’ve read lots of books about motivation and exercise. I thought I already knew the benefits of exercise but it turns out there was a lot I didn’t know. This book gives so much information in a way that makes sense and is easily understood. I loved the author’s narration and text. This book isn’t flat, boring, or so technical that it puts you to sleep. She actually feels like a friend. Upon finishing this book I immediately started it over. After way too long to admit, I am on day #3 of exercising and feel a motivation to continue for many more reasons than losing weight. This book was life changing for me. I can’t recommend it more.

Well written and full of great info

I bought the book to give to my mind losing father and then decided to get the audio while waiting for the book to arrive.

I assumed the reader was an actress reading it with emotion. Even better it's read by the author and doctor.