Most people realize that being sedentary is bad for your physical health. But exercise – or the lack of it – can affect our cognitive health as well. Jenny Etnier, PhD, of the University of North Carolina Greensboro, discusses how exercise improves memory, the cognitive benefits of physical activity, the importance of youth sports and the downside of hyper-c ... Show More
Sep 30
Can envy be good for you? With Jens Lange, PhD, and Sara Protasi, PhD
We've all felt a pang of envy watching a friend's success or a colleague's promotion. But does this much-maligned emotion deserve its negative reputation? Psychologist Jens Lange, PhD, and philosopher Sara Protasi, PhD, discuss the difference between envy and jealousy; why we're ... Show More
41m 58s
Sep 23
Are you burned out or ‘bored out’? With Lotta Harju, PhD, and Sharon K. Parker, PhD
Burnout gets all the attention, but some employees struggle with a different problem: chronic boredom on the job, sometimes called "boreout." Lotta Harju, PhD, of EM Lyon Business School, and Sharon K. Parker, PhD, of Curtin University, discuss how boreout differs from burnout, h ... Show More
43m 5s
Sep 16
The Science of Suicide Prevention, with Matthew Nock, PhD
The U.S. suicide rate today is almost identical to what it was a century ago, even as death rates from many other causes have dropped. Matthew Nock, PhD, of Harvard University, discusses why it’s so hard to predict who will act on suicidal thoughts -- and when; how new tools, fro ... Show More
38m 55s
Jan 2023
Move the Body, Heal the Mind
When we think about the benefits of exercise, we tend to think of what it does for our body, making us leaner, stronger, and healthier. But my guest is out to emphasize the powerful effect physical activity has on our brains too, and just how much our bodies and minds are connect ... Show More
47m 50s
Feb 2025
The truth behind memory loss - and how to stop it with exercise | Dr. Wendy Suzuki
We spend so much time focusing on how exercise changes our bodies - burning calories, building muscle, shedding fat. What if the most important transformation is happening where you can’t see it? Hidden inside your skull, your brain is changing with every step, squat, and sprint. ... Show More
1h 8m
Nov 2024
2758: Kids Brains Need Exercise to Be Able to Learn by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Parenting & Raising Healthy Children
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Episode 2758:
Engaging in regular exercise plays a crucial role in children's ability to learn and retain information. Dr. Jenny Br ... Show More
9m 34s
Nov 2024
3393: For A Better Functioning Brain - Get Moving by Doctor Jenny Brockis on Mental Wellbeing
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Episode 3393:
Engaging in regular physical exercise is one of the most effective ways to boost brain function, thanks to increased ... Show More
9m 51s
Mar 2018
Everyday Neuro 002: The Benefits of Exercise on Cognition in the Older Adult Brain
In this episode, I discuss the current psychology/neuroscience research that suggests that lifestyle factors such as physical exercise, are helping to enhance aspects of cognition, brain functioning and wellbeing in older adults. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in ... Show More
19m 22s
<p>What exercise does to your brain—and how to actually do it regularly.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wendy.suzuki/?hl=en" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wendy Suzuki</a> is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at New York University, whe ... Show More
