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The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise | Wendy Suzuki

Video Mar 24, 2018 | TED Talks on YouTube

What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki in this TED talk.

Read more: Your brain on exercise

Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory - and protects your brain against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

It doesn't take much: Large study shows just 1 hour of exercise per week prevents depression

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