Healthy bodies require healthy brains. Keeping our brains safe has received much press over the past few years, especially given the increase in concussions reported in athletics at all levels. Dr. James Glazer and scholar-athlete Robert Macdonald address this critical issue, while Deb Arthur of The Body Architect reminds us of the undeniable connections between body and mind.
Guests
Deb Arthur
Deb Arthur, MS, DPE, has been teaching, coaching, and facilitating within the field of health, wellness and physical fitness for over 25 years. Deb is currently a certified Personal Trainer and Lifestyle/Weight Management Coach at The Body Architect in Portland, Maine. Her prior experiences include: college and elite level Athlete, Crew Coach at The University of Massachusetts/Amherst, College Professor at Keene State College, and Personal Fitness Trainer at The Boston Sports Club. Her understanding and perspective have transitioned from a focus on athletic excellence to an emphasis on the vital connection between mind, body, and spirit.
Dr. James Glazer
Dr. James Glazer is from Yarmouth, Maine. He received his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. His post graduate medical training was at The Maine-Dartmouth Residency Program, where he was Chief Resident. He earned a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington, Ky. Dr. Glazer is a board certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine.
Dr. Glazer is currently in private practice in Freeport, where he specializes in treating athletic injuries without surgery. He treats concussed athletes on a local, national and international level, as well as consulting with several professional teams on their concussion programs. He has served as a team physician for college, professional, and Olympic athletes.
Robert Macdonald
Rob Macdonald is a recent Cape Elizabeth graduate and current student at Harvard University, where he studies Social Studies and Economics. In an April rugby match, Rob suffered a concussion with symptoms that have persisted for more than four months to date. While Rob is still in the final stage of recovering from this injury, he is passionate about the subject and hopes to reach other athletes who are dealing with, or have previously dealt with, concussions and other brain trauma.
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