Ideas worth spreading

The brain-changing benefits of exercise

15,763,344 views | Wendy Suzuki • TEDWomen 2017

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

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

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

About the speaker

Neuroscientist, author

See speaker profile

Wendy Suzuki is researching the science behind the extraordinary, life-changing effects that physical activity can have on the most important organ in your body: your brain.

Learn more

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.