Movement Stimulates Mental Flexibility and Boosts Creativity

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Engaging in activities that stimulate the prefrontal cortex promotes focus, while changing the context and engaging in different activities such as walking or yoga boosts creativity by flexing different brain muscles and engaging different networks. Task switching and engaging in mental flexibility are crucial for thinking outside the box and fostering innovation. Simply grinding it out at a desk can be counterproductive, and taking a break for physical activity can lead to better results and the generation of new ideas.

This January Jumpstart episode explores how movement strengthens your mind, body, and immunity. What if exercise could unlock your brain's creativity and make you happier, healthier, and more focused?

Neuroscientist Dr. Jennifer Heisz and physician Dr. Gabrielle Lyon reveal how movement strengthens your mind, body, and immunity. Learn how to reframe exercise as playful self-care, not monotonous drudgery. Discover how muscle builds resilience against disease while microbursts of activity boost cognition. Small steps create big rewards when you tap the mind-body connection through joyful motion. Get science-backed insights on gaining strength, focus, and joy through intuitive movement.

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You can find Dr. Heisz at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Dr. Heisz

You can find Dr. Lyon at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Dr. Lyon

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