The Daily Motivation How To TRAIN YOUR MIND To Have A Healthy Body | Dr. Daniel Amen
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Feb 24, 2026 
Dr. Daniel Amen, a double board-certified psychiatrist and brain-health researcher known for SPECT imaging, talks about training the brain for better health. He explores neuroplasticity, how different types of depression exist, lifestyle changes that can rebuild the brain, and surprising brain boosters like coordination exercises. He also warns about harms from head trauma and neglect.
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Scanning His Own Brain Sparked A Career Shift
- Daniel Amen scanned his own brain after playing football and having meningitis and found it unhealthy compared to his mother's healthy scan.
- That personal scan started a 30-year mission to improve his brain because he realized a better brain equals a better life.
Depression Is Not One Disease
- Depression is heterogeneous with different brain activity patterns, so one medication like Prozac won't work for everyone.
- Amen frames mental health in four circles: biological, psychological, social, and spiritual, each affecting recovery and meaning.
Use A Three Second Brain Check Before Decisions
- Do a three-second check before acting: ask 'Is this good for my brain or bad for it?'.
- Use information and self-love to guide decisions so small daily choices cumulatively protect brain health.
