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Joe Risser MD, MPH has been doing clinical research for over 40 years. In this insightful talk, he shares important recent findings, with examples and evidence of how anyone can improve their mental toughness. TeamHoodWorldRecords.medium.com #Grit #Plank #MentalToughness #Yoga #Clinical Research #TEDxSanDiego #TEDx #TEDxSpeaker Dr. Joe Risser is a Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at UC San Diego and a board-certified physician in Preventive Medicine. With over 40 years of research experience, Joe has pioneered studies on therapies, diagnostics, and behavior change strategies. He chairs the first Department of Clinical Research in one of over 15,000 community clinics in the U.S., serving vulnerable populations.

Joe also holds a master’s in Biostatistics, completing his education and residencies at the University of Hawaii and UC San Diego. His lifelong passion lies in studying mental toughness, or “grit,” and its profound connection to the protein Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). Joe unveils groundbreaking research on BDNF, sharing the life-saving stories of two extraordinary individuals who embody extreme mental and physical resilience.

Joe reveals how anyone can strengthen their mental toughness, making a tangible difference in their lives.
http://teamhoodworldrecords.com This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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