Exercise's Mental Health Boost: Beyond Endorphins, Context Matters
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Resources & Recommendations
Organizations & Institutions
- Healthy Kids Lab at the University of Illinois Chicago - Dr. Eduardo Esteban Bustamante is the director, studying the link between physical activity and mental health in children.
- Indiana University in Bloomington - Dr. Zach Raglin is a professor of kinesiology there, specializing in exercise and sports science.
- Yale University - Collaborated with Omgyes.com on a large study into women's pleasure and intimacy.
- Indiana University - Collaborated with Omgyes.com on a large study into women's pleasure and intimacy.
Websites & Online Resources
- Omgyes.com - A website that shares findings from a large study into women's pleasure and intimacy, presented through videos, animations, and how-tos.
People Mentioned
- Dr. Eduardo Esteban Bustamante (Director of the Healthy Kids Lab at the University of Illinois Chicago) - Studies the link between physical activity and mental health in kids.
- Dr. Zach Raglin (Professor of Kinesiology at Indiana University in Bloomington) - Studies exercise and sports science, including the placebo effect and exercise.
- Alex Honnold (Professional rock climber and founder of the Honnold Foundation) - Host of the "Planet Visionaries" podcast, exploring conservation.
- Mark Ruffalo (Climate champion) - Featured on the "Planet Visionaries" podcast for his work in climate.
- Cristina Mittermeier (Biologist and photographer) - Featured on the "Planet Visionaries" podcast for her work in conservation.
- Chris Tompkins (Conservationist) - Featured on the "Planet Visionaries" podcast as one of the most successful conservationists of our time.
Courses & Educational Resources
- Parent training programs - Mentioned by Dr. Bustamante as beneficial for parents of kids with ADHD.
Other Resources
- "Planet Visionaries" Podcast (in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative) - A podcast exploring bold ideas and solutions in conservation, hosted by Alex Honnold.