Monthly Archives: October 2013

Running’s Effect on Depression

Posted on October 22, 2013 by David B. Jones, Ph.D.

In a 2005 study entitled, “Running has Differential Effects on NPY, Opiates, and Cell Proliferation in an Animal Model of Depression and Controls”, published in the journal, Neuropsychopharmacology (2006), evidence was gleaned reinforcing the hypothesis that running helps in the … Continue reading →

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Spark by John Ratey, M.D.

Posted on October 15, 2013 by David B. Jones, Ph.D.

Another book recommendation:  Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John Ratey, M.D.  Dr. Ratey is a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.  In this book, he discusses the remarkable new research that … Continue reading →

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Request for Interviews

Posted on October 11, 2013 by David B. Jones, Ph.D.

John and I are working on a book dealing with the positive effects of running on the treatment of addiction.  As part of the book, we are interviewing runners who have dealt with addictions and have used running as part … Continue reading →

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Race Reports from John

Posted on October 8, 2013 by David B. Jones, Ph.D.

Here are some race reports from John.   http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek-race-team-member-john-brower-on-a-pair-of-100-milers.html

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The Healing Force of Running with Friends

Posted on October 7, 2013 by David B. Jones, Ph.D.

This past weekend, I participated in the Rock Creek Stump Jump Trail Race on Signal Mountain, TN.  I was reminded of just how healing it is to be with a group of really good friends doing what we all love … Continue reading →

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