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Oct 2024
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Change Your Brain: #1 Neuroscientist’s E...

Mel Robbins
About this episode

This episode will change your brain forever.

World-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki is here to share new research around the brain-changing benefits of exercise. Dr. Suzuki is the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at New York University and is a leading researcher known for her areas of memory, psychology, and neurobiology.

She's a pioneer in researching how moving your body and exercising improves your brain health, and today she is here to teach you the best exercise is to improve brain function, the #1 way to strengthen your mind, and the antidote to aging.

Dr. Suzuki also reveals the 10-minute routine you should do every day to lower your risk of dementia and improve memory.

You will get her step-by-step guide to boost energy, focus, and mood. Dr. Suzuki’s practical tips and fascinating insights will empower you to take control of your mind and your life—starting today.

And you’re going to want to listen to this entire episode because there is a shocking surprise you won’t want to miss.

You’ll learn the true power of the phrase “I love you”: why it matters, when to use it, and if you want more surprising takeaways, listen to this episode next, featuring the director of the 86-year-long happiness study at Harvard: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness

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