The science behind the 10-minute brain reset walk | Wendy Suzuki
June 19, 2025
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as posted by the channelBecome a Big Think member to unlock expert classes, premium print issues, exclusive events and more“We know that as little as 10 minutes of walking can improve your mood, that is getting that bubble bath with the dopamine, serotonin, endorphins going, anybody can do that.”
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What if the simplest tool for mental health was already in your daily routine, you’ve just been overlooking its power all along?
Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki reveals how walking can deliver extraordinary benefits for your brain. Backed by hard neuroscience, she explains how just 10 minutes of movement can shift the chemical makeup of your mind, reducing anxiety, boosting mood, and improving focus.
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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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