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Burnout To Breakthrough
- Wendy Suzuki described burning out during her tenure-track years and deciding to join a gym after a weakening moment on a Peru rafting trip.
- That single choice led her to notice immediate cognitive and mood improvements and pivot her research toward exercise and the brain.
Exercise As A Brain Supercharger
- Wendy Suzuki concluded exercise is the most transformative thing for the brain because it has immediate, long-term, and protective effects.
- Exercise increases neurotransmitters, grows hippocampal cells, improves attention, and builds resilience against cognitive decline.
Start Small, Then Build Consistency
- Do at least ten minutes of walking to get immediate mood benefits and reduced anxiety.
- Start exercising two to three times weekly for 45 minutes to see clear brain improvements after about three months.