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John Ratey

@jratey

Shrink on the move, getting people moving. Loves sushi, Family Guy, and sprinting.

 Boston, MA
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Joined April 2009
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In the beginning: raised enough $$ to buy 13 “Spark Brain Bikes” & strategically deployed throughout NS to Principals & Teachers who just got it, “in class” movement for regulation purposes. 6000+ @R4L bikes later @spinreg steps up, Thank You! @JoeADoiron1 @DonnieSpicer @jratey
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Thank you @Dal_HAHP @boks_canada @PHAC_GC @DrCedricBryant @elsiemt @jratey @Reebok @adidas and others for supporting kids!
BOKS Canada (@boks_canada) profile pictureBOKS Canada@boks_canada10 May 2021
A study by @Dal_HAHP (Dalhousie University) demonstrates the importance of #physicalactivity and social connection for #kids during COVID-19 lockdowns. linkedin.com/posts/boks-cana…
THE BOKS PROGRAM POSITIVELY IMPACTS KIDS’ MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING DURING THE PANDEMIC | BOKS Kids...

THE BOKS PROGRAM POSITIVELY IMPACTS KIDS’ MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING DURING THE PANDEMIC | BOKS Kids...

“The positive impact that BOKS Kids Canada has had on children’s physical, emotional and social wellbeing during the pandemic has been incredible” said Dr. Jeffery B. L. Zahavich, from Dalhousie...

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Join @jratey for Exercise, Wellness, and other Medical Complementary Treatments for Anxiety, ADHD, Anorexia and other Social Disorders, livestreaming August 23–27, as part of the Summer Seminars offered with @BIDMChealth. buff.ly/3aISg0y
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People who exercise regularly are much less likely to be hospitalized, and to die, from Covid-19 than those who are sedentary, a new study suggests. nyti.ms/3e9wJii
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Physical Activities for Kids at Home ⁦@elizabeth⁩ ⁦@jratey⁩ ⁦@DrCedricBryant⁩ ⁦@adidas⁩ ⁦@Reebok⁩ ⁦@ReebokCanada⁩ adidas.com/us/blog/647079
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What Is BOKS? The Free Fitness Program Getting Kids Active adidas.com/us/blog/636076-wh… via @Adidas @jratey @WFSGI @UNESCO @acefitness @elsiemt @CrossFit @SpartanRace @SunLife @PHAC_GC let's get kids moving!! Mental health needs movement..
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Andy Kerr
@AndyKerrtv8 Feb 2021
Can 30 mins exercise to start your day make your brain 20% more effective? Just a reminder that at 11am ( 8GMT) @aspirezone will be hosting a webinar with Harvard professor @jratey to explain just how. It’s free if you want to join the conversation. Aspirezone.QA/series
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Exercise and other Medical and Complementary Ground Breaking Techniques for the Treatment of ADHD, Addictions, Social Disorder, Pain, Anorexia, Sleep Disorders, Anxiety, and Mood Disorders livestreaming February 22-26, 2021. @jratey buff.ly/3cuqxCt
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@QF1 Feb 2021
Join the conversation with Dr. John J. Ratey (@jratey), the author of SPARK, to explore the benefits that sport and exercise have on our brain. The session will be hosted by @AndyKerrtv. 🗓February 8, 2021 🕧11am Doha Time 🔗aspirezone.qa/series @aspirezone
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🗣 ¿Cuál es la relación entre #deporte y #educación? @jratey, profesor de psiquiatría en Harvard y autor de 11 libros sobre el tema, nos lo cuenta en esta entrevista. ow.ly/VUeo30rlOWW
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John Ratey@jratey10 Jul 2020
Join me on August 17 for a virtual @harvardmed summer seminar on "Exercise and Other Medical and Complementary, Ground-Breaking Techniques for the Treatment of ADHD, Addictions, Social Disorder, Pain, Anorexia, Sleep Disorders, Anxiety and Mood Disorders." facebook.com/events/27871627…
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The BOKS June Fitness Calendar is now available on bokskids.org/boks-at-home! Tag a friend who loves a challenge! @Reebok @AspenInstitute @jratey @BCBSMA @SHAPE_America @elsiemt @BoShappell @ActiveSchoolsUS @BostonSchools
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BOKS Kids is completely digital! Don't miss out on all our free resources at bokskids.org/boks-at-home #kidsactivities #somegoodnews @kathleentullie @elsiemt @jratey @BCBSRI @Reebok @BostonSchools @SpecialOlympics @ActiveSchoolsUS @SHAPE_America
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tune into facebook.com/boks now for your daily BOKS class #burpees @elsiemt @jratey @acefitness @DrCedricBryant
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How to Win Each Day in the First 20 Minutes After You Wake Up entrepreneur.com/article/326…
How to Win Each Day in the First 20 Minutes After You Wake Up

How to Win Each Day in the First 20 Minutes After You Wake Up

What you do as soon as you wake up can have a major effect on the actions you take and how you build your business.

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We are thrilled to have @jratey as the #HPLS2020 Physical Literacy Keynote Speaker. His session begins at 8:30am on Wednesday in Riverchase.
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Will you be doing sprints at 70? Riding your bike across Australia at 80? How will you think, live, & feel as you age? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… — Join our conversation with @jratey, author of “SPARK: the revolutionary new science of exercise and the brain“ 💪🏽🧠💪🏽
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Dr. John Ratey (@jratey) took us to school this morning! He shared the science behind how daily movement breaks like those from GoNoodle are critical for kids' cognitive development AND emotional health.
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"When we were hunter-gatherers, we were constantly moving! That's when we developed our big brain."- Dr. Ratey- Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School #GoNoodlePartnerSummit #MovementPowersChange @GoNoodle
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Jovanny walked 1.5 miles this morning and Mrs. Smith came in with a cool 2 miles. School-wide Morning Walks are a great way to start the day! #FalconsUnitedInExcellence #SpreadYourWingsFalcons #Commit2Fit #PhysicalActivity #PhysicalFitness @jratey @PaulZientarski
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