Episode Details

• The effect of aerobic exercise on cognition - having a "better brain"
• Dr. Wendy Suzuki- cognition and mood
• Dr. Joe Clark - visual systems post-concussion and how to cut concussion rates through visual work before an athletic event
• Dr. Matt Antonucci  who runs Plasticity Centers in Orlando gave an overview looking at concussions and brain trauma
• Dr. Justin Rhodes did an interesting experiment with rats and muscle contractions
• Dr. Christine Wren found that older women who do aerobic exercise and then  have an MRI see an increase in hippocampal volume
• Dave Barr's great talk on CNS and recovery
• Other sleep research
• Dr. Katy Dombrowsky talked about how breathing is important and the role of the exhale vs. inhale
• Dr. Wong follow up talk on breathing and the correlation between breathing and low back pain
• Applied neuroscience: the making of a corporate athlete
• Dr. Gibson talked about NFL concussions
• Dr. Banks looked at sleep and mood
• Dr. Jose Antonio led an afternoon of talks on sports supplements
• Mind and body approach to exercise

Links

Society of NeuroSports

Book: The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity - And Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race

Carrick Human Performance Program

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