Dr. Wendy Suzuki

It's because every time you move your brain, you're releasing a whole bunch of neurochemicals in your brain.

You've heard about these neurochemicals.

They are serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline, endorphins.

These are what

antidepressants do pharmacologically.

In a pill form.

Yes, in a pill form to increase dopamine and serotonin.

They make you feel good.

These are the feel-good neurotransmitters.

So I like to say that every single time you move your body, it's like giving your brain a beautiful bubble bath of neurochemicals that will make your brain feel good.

It's a great visual.

Yes.

I like to say any way you like to move your body.

We know walking has a significant effect on mood.

If you want the best, strongest evidence about what is the best thing to do for your brain, the answer is clear and that is walking.

cardio workout, that is get your heart rate up.

And in fact, you know, strength training is not relegated to non-cardio workout.

No, you can get your heart rate up with that.

Exactly, a lot.

Well, I mean, I recommend whatever you think is fun that will get your heart rate up.