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Dr. Gary Wenk
Neuroscientist and author of 'Your Brain on Exercise', specializing in how exercise, inflammation, and metabolism affect brain health and aging.
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Nov 14, 2025
• 28min
The Neuroscience of Your Workout
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Dr. Gary Wenk, a neuroscientist and author of 'Your Brain on Exercise', explores the fascinating connection between exercise and brain health. He explains that our brains motivate us to move due to survival instincts, revealing how movement affects aging and inflammation. Wenk discusses the runner's high and warns against intense exercise's potential harm. He emphasizes the social aspects of exercise, debunks myths about fitness and depression, and advocates for moderation in activity for optimal brain function.
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