Move the Body, Heal the Mind: The Healing Power of Exercise with Jennifer Heisz

How can exercise, or simply moving your body, heal your body and mind?

Join us for a fireside chat with Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz ‘04’10, as she shares her fascinating research about how exercise can improve overall health, both physical and mental.

Dr. Heisz is an expert in brain health, and author of the new book, Move The Body, Heal The Mind: Overcome Anxiety, Depression and Dementia and Improve Focus, Creativity, and Sleep. We are thrilled to have her as one of the keynote speakers for this Rejuvenate 2022 series.

Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University (ranked Top 25 in the world) and directs the NeuroFit Lab, which has attracted over $1 million to support her research program on the effects of exercise for brain health. Dr. Heisz received her Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience (McMaster) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Brain Health and Aging at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Hospital (Toronto). Dr. Heisz’s research examines the effects of physical activity on brain function to promote mental health and cognition in young adults, older adults and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Many honors and awards recognize Dr. Heisz for her outstanding contributions to research including the Early Researcher Award from the Government of Ontario and the Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award.

Attendees will have a chance to win 1 of the 10 copies of Move The Body, Health The Mind that will be given out at the end of the webinar.

Be sure to tune in to learn how you can rejuvenate your well-being through accessible and scientifically proven strategies!