Ketamine: Benefits and Risks for Depression, PTSD & Neuroplasticity

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Accelerate Learning & Increase Cognitive Capacity | Dr. Tommy Wood

Dr. Tommy Wood, BM, BCh, PhD, is a professor of neuroscience at the University of Washington and an expert on brain health, neuroplasticity, and cognitive performance. Dr. Wood explains how to use specific forms of exercise, dietary strategies, and compounds to enhance the rate a ...  Show more

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