The memory-enhancing effects of movement, backed by science | Wendy Suzuki: Full Interview
May 23, 2025
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as posted by the channel“We know that as little as 10 minutes of walking can improve your mood, getting that bubble bath with the dopamine, serotonin, endorphins going. Anybody can do that.”
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After years of studying the hippocampus, the brain's memory center, Wendy Suzuki made a surprising discovery: Regular physical movement dramatically improved her memory, focus, and overall cognitive performance.
Even 10 minutes of walking can trigger a powerful "neurochemical bubble bath," boosting mood and mental clarity. From the science of long-term brain growth to the emotional benefits of movement, Suzuki reveals how exercise is one of the most effective—and overlooked—tools for improving brain health today.
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About Wendy Suzuki:
Dr. Wendy A. Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University. She received her undergraduate degree in Physiology and Human Anatomy at the University of California, Berkeley in 1987, studying with Prof. Marion C. Diamond, a leader in the field of brain plasticity. She went on to earn her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from U.C. San Diego in 1993 and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health before accepting her faculty position at New York University in 1998. Dr. Suzuki is author of the book Healthy Brain, Happy Life: A Personal Program to Activate Your Brain and Do Everything Better.
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