At the intersection of fitness innovation and brain health lies Activate Brain & Body, a groundbreaking program designed to strengthen both the body and mind through research-backed, personalized training. At the core of their model is a holistic approach that leverages dual task training—engaging the brain and body simultaneously—to help combat age-related cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. What…
In today’s fast-paced world, staying mentally and physically sharp is more important than ever—especially as we age. That’s where Activate Brain & Body comes in—a groundbreaking program that seamlessly combines physical exercise with cognitive challenges to deliver unparalleled results. Designed as a total wellness solution, Activate integrates scientifically backed physical movements and brain exercises to help improve memory, enhance mental…
By Dan Lawler, PhD and Bev Bachman, M.Ed. “Schools can be an excruciating experience for kids with ADHD,” notes John Ratey, MD, of Harvard Medical School and author of SPARK: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain. It’s not that students with ADHD can’t focus, but that they can’t focus on command. They are wired differently and working…
Although research shows that exercise activates the attention system, increases focus, modulates mood, and enhances learning, it remains an underused tool in education. When teachers and students better understand how to work with the physiology of one’s body, the educational experience is optimized. This is especially true for students with behavioral issues such as ADHD. Our response to students with…
