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This week on TED.com March 3, 2018

Talk of the week Wendy Suzuki: The brain-changing benefits of exercise 13:02 minutes · Filmed Nov 2017 · Posted Feb 2018 · TEDWomen 2017 What's the most transformative thing you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of working out, and how it boosts your mood and memory -- and protects your brain against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Watch now »

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Quote of the Week “ Physical activity, simply moving your body, has immediate, long-lasting and protective benefits for your brain. And that can last for the rest of your life." Wendy Suzuki The brain-changing benefits of exercise

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