BIG THINK INTERVIEW WITH WENDY SUZUKI
The #1 way to strengthen your mind is to use your body.
Exercise can have surprisingly transformative impacts on the brain, according to neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. It has the power not only to boost mood and focus due to an increase in neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and noradrenaline, but it also contributes to long-term brain health.
Exercise stimulates the growth of new brain cells, particularly in the hippocampus, improving long-term memory and increasing its volume.
Suzuki notes that you don’t have to become a marathon runner to obtain these results — even just ten minutes of walking per day can produce noticeable benefits. It just takes a bit of willpower and experimentation.