John J. Ratey Books

Did you know you can beat stress, lift your mood, fight memory loss, sharpen your intellect, and function better than ever simply by elevating your heart rate and breaking a sweat? The evidence is incontrovertible: aerobic exercise physically remodels our brains for peak performance. In SPARK, John Ratey, MD embarks upon a fascinating journey through the mind-body connection, illustrating that exercise is truly our best defense against everything from depression to ADD to addiction to menopause to Alzheimer's. Filled with amazing case studies (such as the revolutionary fitness program in Naperville, Illinois, that has put the local school district of 19,000 kids first in the world of science test scores), SPARK is the first book to explore comprehensively the connection between exercise and the brain. It will change forever the way you think about your morning run.

Groundbreaking and comprehensive, Driven to Distraction has been a lifeline to the approximately eighteen million Americans who are thought to have ADHD. Now the bestselling book is revised and updated with current medical information for a new generation searching for answers. Through vivid stories and case histories of patients—both adults and children—Hallowell and Ratey explore the varied forms ADHD takes, from hyperactivity to daydreaming. They dispel common myths, offer helpful coping tools, and give a thorough accounting of all treatment options as well as tips for dealing with a diagnosed child, partner, or family member. But most importantly, they focus on the positives that can come with this “disorder”—including high energy, intuitiveness, creativity, and enthusiasm.

A remarkable new book that shows in what ways the structure and chemistry of our brains determines our perceptions, emotions and behaviour, and what we can do to shape its functions to our advantage. schovat popis

The scientific evidence behind why maintaining a lifestyle more like that of our ancestors will restore our health and well-being. In GO WILD, Harvard Medical School Professor John Ratey, MD, and journalist Richard Manning reveal that although civilization has rapidly evolved, our bodies have not kept pace. This mismatch affects every area of our lives, from our general physical health to our emotional wellbeing. Investigating the power of living according to our genes in the areas of diet, exercise, sleep, nature, mindfulness and more, GO WILD examines how tapping into our core DNA combats modern disease and psychological afflictions, from Autism and Depression to Diabetes and Heart Disease. By focusing on the ways of the past, it is possible to secure a healthier and happier future, and GO WILD will show you how.

“If you read only one book about attention deficit disorder, it should be Delivered from Distraction .”—Michael Thompson, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling co-author of Raising CainIn 1994, Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder. Widely recognized as the classic in the field, the book has sold more than a million copies. Now a second revolution is under way in the approach to ADD, and the news is great. Drug therapies, our understanding of the role of diet and exercise, even the way we define the disorder–all are changing radically. And doctors are realizing that millions of adults suffer from this condition, though the vast majority of them remain undiagnosed and untreated. In this new book, Drs. Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey build on the breakthroughs of Driven to Distraction to offer a comprehensive and entirely up-to-date guide to living a successful life with ADD.As Hallowell and Ratey point out, “attention deficit disorder” is a highly misleading description of an intriguing kind of mind. Original, charismatic, energetic, often brilliant, people with ADD have extraordinary talents and gifts embedded in their highly charged but easily distracted minds. Tailored expressly to ADD learning styles and attention spans, Delivered from Distraction provides accessible, engaging discussions of every aspect of the condition, from diagnosis to finding the proper treatment regime. Inside you’ll discover• whether ADD runs in families• new diagnostic procedures, tests, and evaluations• the links between ADD and other conditions• how people with ADD can free up their inner talents and strengths• the new drugs and how they work, and why they’re not for everyone• exciting advances in nonpharmaceutical therapies, including changes in diet, exercise, and lifestyle• how to adapt the classic twelve-step program to treat ADD• sexual problems associated with ADD and how to resolve them• strategies for dealing with procrastination, clutter, and chronic forgetfulnessADD is a trait, a way of living in the world. It only becomes a disorder when it impairs your life. Featuring gripping profiles of patients with ADD who have triumphed, Delivered from Distraction is a wise, loving guide to releasing the positive energy that all people with ADD hold inside. If you have ADD or care about someone who does, this is the book you must read.Praise for Delivered from Distraction“The definitive source of information on attention deficit disorder.” —Harold S. Koplewicz, M.D., director, Child Study Center, New York University School of Medicine “A deeply wise and truly helpful book, written with frankness, humor, and tremendous empathy.” —Perri Klass, M.D., co-author of Quirky Kids

Macht zu viel Wohlstand krank? Hundertausende von Jahren evolutionärer Prägung als Jäger und Sammler haben unseren Körper und Geist nicht für ein Leben in der Komfortzone vorbereitet. Die epidemische Zunahme von Herz-Kreislauferkrankungen, Diabetes und vielen anderen Zivilisationskrankheiten sind Alarmzeichen. Und nicht nur das: ZIVILISATIONSKRANK zeigt, dass auch Glück und Wohlbefinden Teil unser evolutionären Bestimmung sind und warum wir die Herausforderungen der Natur brauchen, um gesünder und zufriedener zu sein.

Ćwiczenia fizyczne to zdrowie prawda znana od lat. Jednak czy wiedziałeś, że aktywność fizyczna ma dobroczynny wpływ nie tylko na twoją sylwetkę, ale również na zdrowie twojego mózgu! Badania naukowe dowodzą, że ćwiczenia aerobowe fizycznie przebudowują mózg w celu uzyskania jego maksymalnej wydajności. Odkryj, w jaki sposób, dzięki aktywności fizycznej, pokonać stres, poprawić pamięć i uchronić się przed depresją, ADD, uzależnieniem czy chorobami neurodegeneracyjnymi, takimi jak choroba Alzheimera. Autor, ceniony psychiatra kliniczny, zabierze cię w fascynującą podróż przez połączenie ciało-umysł. Zmieni to na zawsze to, w jaki sposób myślisz o porannym bieganiu! Ćwicz swój mózg, ćwicząc swoje ciało!

Millionen Menschen leiden unter einem Schattensyndrom, das sich in chronischer Traurigkeit, Zwangsgedanken, Wutausbrüchen, Arbeitsstörungen und Unbehagen in Gruppensituationen äußert. Diese Probleme sind oft leichte Formen schwerer psychischer Störungen, die das Leben erheblich beeinträchtigen können. Die Autoren untersuchen in diesem Buch diese bislang wenig behandelten Phänomene und stellen die Frage nach ihrer Ausprägung und den Ursachen. Sie argumentieren, dass Schattensyndrome nicht in der Lebensgeschichte eines Individuums verwurzelt sind, sondern auf biologischen Faktoren basieren, insbesondere auf spezifischen Gehirnstrukturen und chemischen Prozessen. Durch zahlreiche Fallbeispiele entwickeln sie eine Typologie der verschiedenen Formen des Schattensyndroms, um diese weitverbreiteten Phänomene besser zu diagnostizieren. Das Buch regt zur Diskussion an und sieht in der individuellen biologischen Konstitution den Schlüssel zur Behandlung dieser oft unerkannten Störungen. Zudem zeigen die Autoren Wege und Methoden auf, um positive und dauerhafte Veränderungen zu bewirken. Damit wird es zu einem wichtigen Hilfsmittel für Psychotherapeuten, Psychiater, Ärzte, Sozialarbeiter und auch für Angehörige, dank seiner klaren Darstellungsweise.