Alex Korb, PhD è un neuroscienziato che studia il cervello da oltre quindici anni. Al di fuori del laboratorio, è un relatore, consulente, personal coach e anche capo allenatore della squadra di Ultimate Frisbee femminile della UCLA. Ha una vasta esperienza nello yoga e nella mindfulness, nel fitness fisico e persino nella comedia stand-up.
Positive life changes lead to positive brain changes! Drawing on the huge success of his groundbreaking book, The Upward Spiral, neuroscientist Alex Korb offers actionable, step-by-step skills in a workbook format to help readers with depression make small changes that add up to a successful recovery. With this accessible guide, readers will learn how dozens of tiny positive steps can reshape the brain and create an upward spiral towards a happier, healthier life.
Neuroscientist Alex Korb, PhD, explains why yoga, socializing and showing gratitude - plus good sleep, exercise and better habits - matter. He describes in detail how your brain and body communicate and how your body releases neurotransmitters like endorphins, dopamine and oxytocin when you take positive actions to reduce stress, improve your mood and fight depression. While never giving medical advice, getAbstract finds that Korb's book will be especially useful for people that are new to the topic.
Depression often feels like a downward spiral, engulfing you in sadness, fatigue, and apathy. This audiobook, grounded in the latest neuroscience research, presents numerous small actions you can take daily to rewire your brain and foster an upward spiral toward a happier, healthier existence. Depression develops gradually, often triggered by difficult experiences that lead to neglecting self-care, exercise, and healthy eating, which exacerbates feelings of despair. Although you may feel too tired or overwhelmed to initiate change, even one small step can lead you in the right direction. Neuroscientist Alex Korb clarifies the brain's neurological processes related to depression and provides effective strategies for improvement "one little step at a time." Rather than seeking a singular solution, you’ll find a variety of practical methods to alleviate symptoms and promote healing. Some techniques are as simple as relaxing certain muscles to ease anxiety, while others involve making small strides toward positive social interactions. These incremental changes can profoundly impact your mental health, empowering you to "reshape" your brain. If you're ready to reverse your depression's trajectory and pursue lasting happiness, this audiobook will guide you on that journey.
