[D] The memory-enhancing effects of movement, backed by science | Wendy Suzuki [ PRACTICE ]

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prescription

[ pri-ˈskrip-shuhn ]

noun

- a recommended plan or set of guidelines, in this case, for exercise to benefit the brain

So what is his prescription for success?

neurochemical

[ ˌnoor-oh-ˈkem-i-kuhl ]

adjective

- related to chemicals in the brain that influence mood, thoughts, and emotions

Some researchers suggest this mental state might share neurochemical characteristics with the manic phase of manic depression.

cognitive function

noun

- the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and understanding, such as thinking, memory, and decision-making

Drowsiness, impaired cognitive function, and impotence may be a problem with higher doses.

reap the benefits

phrase

- to gain or receive positive effects or rewards from something

You'll soon begin to reap the benefits of being fitter.

neurochemical bubble bath

phrase

- a metaphor used to describe the calming and uplifting effect of exercise on the brain's chemistry

After her morning run, she felt refreshed and clear-headed, as if her brain had taken a neurochemical bubble bath.

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The most common question that people ask is, you know, "Just tell me exactly what I need to do to get all those great brain benefits you talk about." And in fact, they put their finger on exactly why I wanted to start to explore this. I was interested in that exercise prescription. What is the best form of exercise for me today to maximize my cognitive function? And perhaps even more importantly, what is that long-term exercise prescription that's going to make my brain and keep my brain as big and fat and fluffy and healthy as it can be as I age?

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The most common question that people ask / is, // you know, / "Just tell me exactly what I need to do / to get all those great brain benefits you talk about." // And in fact, / they put their finger on exactly why // I wanted to start to explore this. // I was interested in / that exercise prescription. // What is the best form of exercise / for me today / to maximize my cognitive function? // And perhaps even more importantly, / what is that long-term exercise prescription / that's going to make my brain / and keep my brain / as big / and fat / and fluffy / and healthy as it can be / as I age? //

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Well, I'm sorry to say that I don't know the full answer to that question, but here's the take-homes that I can tell you today, the science-based take-homes that I can tell you today. Take-home number one is something we've already said, which is the easiest way to start to reap the benefits of exercise in the brain is that 10-minute walk. Even 10 minutes of just walking can decrease your anxiety and depression levels. Again, something that everybody needs. That's why when you can't handle it anymore and you decide to go out for a walk, that's why you feel better. It is that neurochemical bubble bath working.

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Well, / I'm sorry to say / that I don't know the full answer to that question, // but here's the take-homes / that I can tell you today, / the science-based take-homes / that I can tell you today. // Take-home number one / is something we've already said, / which is / the easiest way / to start to reap the benefits / of exercise in the brain / is that 10-minute walk. // Even 10 minutes of just walking / can decrease your anxiety / and depression levels. // Again, / something that everybody needs. // That's why / when you can't handle it anymore / and you decide to go out for a walk, / that's why you feel better. // It is that neurochemical bubble bath / working. //