Want to be more intelligent? Here’s why you should hit the gym, according to neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► Up next, Grow your brain by moving your body—just 10 minutes a day | Wendy Suzuki ► Wendy Suzuki studies exercise's transformative effects on the brain. Drawing inspiration from animal studies, particularly those involving the growth of hippocampal brain cells in rats, she explores the possible connection between increased exercise and brain expansion. Suzuki also looks into the multifaceted relationship between exercise, sleep, cardiovascular function, and brain health. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Go Deeper with Big Think: ►Become a Big Think Member Get exclusive access to full interviews, early access to new releases, Big Think merch
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