Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain

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.

Price: $15.99

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Posit Science Brain Fitness Program for Two People

Exercise is good for your brain: The Posit Science Brain Fitness Program
The Brain Fitness Program was developed by Posit Science, the leading provider of scientifically validated brain fitness products and services. Posit Science works with more than 50 leading scientists globally to create computer programs that give the brain a workout. Proven effective in dozens of published studies, these programs improve memory, increase brain speed, and help people get the most out of life.

Featuring six exercises that speed up and sharpen how the brain processes and remembers speech and other sounds.

Benefits
The IMPACT study--the largest study to examine a widely available brain fitness program--found that the Brain Fitness Program helped older adults:

- Improve memory by 10+ years
- Increase brain processing speed by 131%
- Enhance everyday life by helping users feel more confident and independent

Early research has also found promising results for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer's disease, chemobrain, and cognitive symptoms associated with other conditions.

How Does the Program Work?
Posit Science programs exercise the brain and drive physical changes that create new neural pathways and connections. These positive changes can directly improve memory, attention, and other cognitive abilities.

Minimum System Requirements

Windows
Windows 2000, XP Home or Professional, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
At least 256MB RAM (512MB for Vista)
1 GHz or faster processor
x24 CD-ROM or DVD drive
500MB free disk space
Internet access

Mac
Power PC 10.3.9 - 10.4.x
Intel 10.4.x - 10.6.x
Will not run on 10.7.x - 10.8.x
At least 512MB RAM
Combo drive/DVD
1GB free disk space
Headphone jack
Internet access

Price: $495.00

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North Dakota State College of Science Hand Picks AacerChannel™ DIN

Aacer Flooring Vice President of Sales and Marketing Kevin Barker announced today, North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton ND completed the installation of AacerChannel™ with the Tri Power pad.

“Aacer Sports Flooring is very excited about this installation as it really embodies what makes our team successful. Our dealer, FLR Sanders, worked closely with the college to assist in the selection process and really help guide them to a fantastic finished project.” Barker went on to say, “The College took the time to do their homework in all aspects of the facility’s and athletes needs. FLR Sanders expertise and quality craftsmanship helped deliver a first class floor that will perform for years to come.”

The Wildcats’ Athletic Director, Scott Schumacher, handpicked the AacerChannel™ by Aacer Sports Flooring as basis of design for their main playing court at the Ed Werre Arena.  The AacerChannel’s™ anchored monolithic subfloor with the TriPower™ pad provided the performance that the team demanded.  In addition, the main court needed to stand out and the selection of full lay parquet provided the unique look.

FLR Sanders located in Princeton, MN installed the floor and has a showroom that services the upper Midwest.

Aacer Flooring is the world leader in maple performance sports flooring systems. With more than 100 years experience in every part of the wood flooring industry. Aacer manufactures sports performance floor systems designed to accommodate athletes at all levels of play. Aacer also produces ten species of northern hardwood in a variety of face widths and grades in a LEED certified environmentally controlled facility. Aacer protects the environment by involving themselves as members of the FSC, MFMA, NWFA, and USGBC.

Aacer’s floor systems are showcased around the world and in the Basketball Hall of Fame where the history and future of sports floors are prominently displayed.

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