Day in the Life:
Adam Chekroud, PhD
Dr. Adam Chekroud has been published in top medical journals for his research on neuroscience, computational data analysis, and mental health. Adam is knowledgable about many findings on the positive impact of exercise on mental health in a study of over 1.2 million individuals, performed in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Location
New York City, NY.
What’s your favorite vegetable?
Broccoli!
What’s your motto?
Never stop exploring.
What’s your favorite book?
Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl.
What’s your favorite exercise?
Road Cycling / Spinning.
What’s your favorite way to center?
Breathing & cycling.
What gets you out of bed every morning?
Helping improve the mental healthcare system in the USA.
What is the most important part of your daily routine?
Exercise.
What about your “O” (or day plan) do you think is unique or special?
Work out early, call your mom, and take walking breaks.
Whose “O” (or day plan) would you most love to see?
Dr. Dre.
What is your #1 wellness habit?
Exercise, absolutely. and therapy!!
What is the best piece of health advice you’ve ever received?
Don’t walk to the nearest subway station.
What is your favorite part of living a healthy lifestyle?
Look good, feel good, play good.
Describe your sleep ritual. What time do you go to bed?
Midnight usually. i have lavender essential oils by my bed which i put on my pillows.
What’s your biggest wellness challenge? How do you address it?
Avoiding burnout. I do therapy and exercise a ton.
If you could give one piece of health advice to your future kids, what would it be and why?
Exercise as often as possible, and sleep in on the weekends.
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Adam Chekroud, Ph.D. is a scientist and entrepreneur. Check out his work on his website, and follow Adam on Facebook and Twitter.