Wendy Suzuki: The brain-changing benefits of exercise | TED
What's the most transformative thing that 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 how working out boosts your mood and memory -- and protects your brain against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
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I enjoy it but when did y’all become misandrists?
Did Ms Suzuki make motor cycles on the weekends? 😊
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Others in the gym: Today is Chest Day Me after watching this vid: Today is Prefrontal Cortex and Hippocampus day
Damnnn bro ThAt's what I thought too ....
Hahaha
Heck yeah lol 😂
It's going to be my workout motto for now on.
Total layman here. This is the thing I don't understand... When your cortex or hippocampus increase in physical size, where does that space come from? Are you robbing another part of your brain? Your skull doesn't change.
This is how a person talking about her passion sounds like. Shes in love with what shes doing and thats what makes her reliable
........SORRY FRIEND...... ......HER PASSION MAKES HER MORE ENERGETIC....... .........THERE ARE 1000s of BODY BUILDERS,ATHLETES,PLEYERS FEELS...DEPRESSED.......... .......SHE FOLLOWS HER PASSION THAT IS THE KEY TO HER SMILE,ENERGY HAPPINESS.... HINT: can a person became happy while his family is under threatened or infected by deadly deceases..... ............
@@jerinpr152 Its all about balance in life, don't forget the work she is doing outside the gym. When all you do is bodybuilding or sports and you don't involve deep thinking, learning new things and generally exercising your brain its a "prescription" for depression.
Shoot you can live in a mansion and have money and be down. But a quick drive with your beautiful wife in your ford escort will put a smile on your face. Even more than a nagging wife in a BMW.
@@geeeye6791 True because at the end of the day the things that will KEEP you strong and happy for the long term are not material things but relationships(with yourself as well) and few other things you worked hard years to develop. Every day is a struggle for everyone in this planet but what differentiates the strong from the weak is how they CHOOSE to stand against the challenges they face.
No for many atheletes not as happy or depressed. Plus heard other heart rate not so great to do cardio. There is pilates, etc other stuff. Though this is good what she is doing also.
Her radiant energy alone is all the proof you need about the benefits of exercise. What a presentation!
how is that proof? Not everyone is gonna end up like her after doing a workout 5 times a week regularly.
Since we are sharing stories, I started exercising after someone really important to me left my life, and serious family issues occurred, at first it was just to help distract me from my worsening depression but overtime I began to feel so much better mentally and physically, like there was nothing I couldn't do. It's crazy how simple exercise will save you so quickly.
That's inspiring.
Damn man...love u for this
Same for me
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Did you go to gym?
I started yoga and other exercises at the age of 13. I am 49 now having almost same physique and wellbeing and fitness like my teenage. Exercise is the key to whatever you want to achieve in life.
I'm 13 and I have just started exercising mabye when I'm 49 ill be healthy
That’s amazing, how are you exercising now during oandemic?
*pandemic
@@maribelorozco-sandoval4028 use your own body weight to excercise. you don't actually need a gym
I don’t mean to be a downer but saying “exercise is the key to whatever you want in life” is just wishful thinking. By all means, I’m not saying it doesn’t help at all but it won’t solve all your problems or help you achieve all your dreams.
I started working out when I was 18, right after high school and I’m now 58. Not only do I feel great but I pretty much have the same body I had in high school.
your parter must be happy
Good shyt dude. Inspirational
damn well done I love the gym even more now never giving it up thanks to you 👌
I know a guy who is 70 years old this year. He has been running since he was about 18 and looks great and is very fit and healthy.
Sharon H what dating site are you on?
Exercising can change your brain from very first day of workout: 1. Excercising can produce new cells in Hippocampus, which makes it voluminous and helps improve long term memory. 2. Long term exercising can help you increase your attention and focus dependent on Prefrontal cortex. 3. Helps your keep your mood good for longer time. 4. The more you workout the stronger brain gets by making Hippocampus and prefrontal conrtex, which protects your brains. The minimum amount of exercise is 3 to 4 times a week of 30 mins cardio exercise. Excercising will not only protect you today but also from incurable brain diseases!!! Thanks Dr. Suzuki!
I started working out just 10 minutes a day, everyday for 2 weeks and then bumped it up to 20 minutes a day... And eventually got to 45 mins to an hour. It was the easiest and most manageable way I could turn this into a habit. It has been almost 3 years and my body is so strong. I can't believe the progress I made from just starting small. I am no longer depressed and have gained confidence to go back to school to continue to change my life ❤ all thanks to exercise. It has had such a positive domino effect on other areas of my life. I'm so happy and grateful for this habit/practice
After I started going to the gym regularly, my crippling depression and suicidal tendencies completely went away and I didn't need meds anymore, it changed my life so drastically it's incredible.
I was looking for this comment I am dealing with the same and once I started working out it completely went away congratulations and stay at it 🖤
That's great! Keep up with your progress.
Congratz! Good for you. I started home workout 3 months ago, hoping to get healthier body & mind. Nothing extreme change tho 🤣 but i'll continue for myself sake
Nice to hear
So happy for you!!!! I think you all would love the book Sparked! It's a comprehensive review of all that this talk was about!
This lady has good contagious energy to her. The way she talks about what she's passionate about makes me want to exercise right now.
Ok ln
How was the workouts?
Yess!! I got the energy
Dude.
So true. I just saw a 15s clip of her on IG stories and was instantly inspired. Her energy is that captivating!
I have an exactly similar experience with exercise. Until my master degree, I was only a bookworm. I read books all day long and did not have any interest in exercises. I used to get sick and feel sick in my body. After my degree, I met a friend who was an athlete and he encouraged me to do exercises. When I started doing it, I felt everything Professor said in this talk. I really think exercise is a must for a healthy mind and body.
You are totally right. I can relate to what you are saying. I am an avid reader, and still feeling the urge to exercise. I visited a party a few days ago with friends of my family. They are all older than me but the energy level is great. I was not feeling good, and it really urged me to get things sorted.
Agreed
I'd honestly rather be a bookworm than an athlete. Reading leads to intelligence and success while exercise has it's benefits until you continue working out. This is if I had to choose between the two. Reading always stays with you while exercise doesn't. Although, it's good to have a balance and do both. You can still be a bookworm and workout. But, it's not good to over do it with exercise while it's ok to continue all day with reading. Also, reading always leads to intelligence and success, while working out has no guarantee for making you succeed in life. Having said that, taking care of your health and body is also really important. Exercise makes you feel amazing and confident. This is coming from someone who's worked out most of his life.
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She is great. This is very inspiring. I already go to the gym a lot but this fired me up and made me so happy to see this.
It has been studied that speaking two or more languages is less likely u get alzcheimer and dementia. Of course exercise is important too. I lose 15 kg by exercising and sticking to right diets and it does improve the mood.
"Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people don't shoot their husbands." Elle Woods
Tessa Webb lololl
people that have been loved by their parents don’t shoot anyone.
Tessa Webb 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Lol to the people that have never watched legally blond 😂 😂 😂
She is the proof of what she claims. That energy level...
Özgür AKPINAR that’s funny, I was thinking that too
Energy is a personality trait. It has nothing to do with sport
@@speed-stick bah a lot of sport can increase your energy level a lot
@@TheBlackManMythLegend since I started a labor intense job I have loads of energy
@@alexdiaz7628 I've been running 250 kilometers a month for the last 3 years. Working out doesn't make you talkative
What a privilege to do what I love. Watching this video shows me how important my job as physical trainer is. I’m proud to teach, instruct and motivate individuals to have a happier life. Gratitude is the word for today!
This is the first ted talk in a while I truly enjoyed without getting bored at all. It feels like this video is some kind of revelation for a person like me who never exercises that I must start exercising….. Thank you, Wendy, for the inspiration.
hey, Reminder, it's a year already. have you made it? or are you starting TODAY?
I have been extremely, _extremely_ depressed for several months now. I felt nothingness, complete hopelessness and emptiness and sadness. Yesterday I decided to workout for 30-40 minutes. And guys, that complete hoplessness and sadness😭 literally after one session it's gone. I'm so much better. I'm so happy. I had been suffering from insomnia too, but I slept so well. After so long 😭. And that's the reason I'm going to start working out everyday.
Let your body rest every few days
@@doktordok7517 yes I've been doing that. My lower legs hurt like crazy after the first three days, I couldn't even walk. So I had to take a week long break.
That's amazing!
great job, and keep it up :)... and my brain is like a solid fat lol, and I am in a nursing school... I need something like this to help me get through this...
@@goldielocks9092 AHHH This brought tears to my eyes. I was once in your shoes. I've been exercising intensely for 3 months now. The confidence is the main component to me! I feel like I can literally take on any challenge that comes my way! Including mental challenges!! I am a much friendlier and positive person since I started developing these healthier habits. The truth is, if you want to be happy, you better work for it!!! Don't expect to feel good from laying in bed all day watching youtube (I was guilty of this). Anyway, I hope you're doing incredible!!! Have an awesome day and keep a positive attitude. You can do it all
Imagine if she were your professor... I'd never get bored
Bro I signed up for her class two days ago and I just saw this video on my recommended I’m shook
I beg to differ. The lecture is meant for a TED talk and I am pretty sure that even your most boring professor will sound interesting for 13 minutes on that stage. It is well thought out and rehearsed.
Bro she’s not that fit
happyari13 sign up from where?
@@NicholasSo1000 I think NYU? She is a professor there
0:39 Exercise, MOVE YOUR BODY 1:15 The Brain is complex 🧠 Pre-frontal cortex - Personality and Choices Temporal lobes Hippocampus - memory 3:40 “I had no social life.. I gained 25 lbs. I was the weakest person.” 4:30 MOOD BOOST, STRENGTH BOOST, LOST POUNDS 5:28 Focus, Memory, BETTER 8:39 PROTECTION. 9:26 401K for the brain 10:02 30 minutes at least, do 1 hour • Walk • Vaccum • Climb Stairs
9:39 The best part starts from 9:39 . She really impressed me with the 1 minute workout she got the audience to DO right in the auditorium, and made them enjoy it, and made them actually realize the benefits of exercise. Good job Wendy !
it was a bit lame imo. But I am impressed how easily impressed some people get.
@@ASWEEPEI damn bro you’re everywhere hating on this lady, go put some of that time into exercising
To be fair, you can't know if they actually enjoyed it or were just playing along
She blinded me with science Killed me with knowledge Won me by passion..... Damn it lady..... You nailed it...
Genius Nehra brilliant
Genius Nehra you nailed it by your comment...haha..
That is what i am thinking now
@Guybrush Threepwood what you said
I thought you were already a genius.
As a teenager I suffered from depression due to puberty and hormonal imbalances. I was crying constantly, low self esteem and I HATED myself. Not to mention the acne, weight gain and puppy fat, which worsened my self esteem. I started exercising during this time, and within two years, my low moods and crying had dissipated . Had it not been for the days I pushed myself to run, to go to the gym, my depression would have lasted years beyond puberty. I’m 21 years old now, and currently an international student living away from home amidst a global pandemic. I make it a point to workout in my dorm room at least 5 times a week, no matter how tired I am after a whole day of online classes. It’s the MAIN thing keeping me sane, preventing me from having breakdowns and stressing less even with the struggles and uncertainty of the current circumstances. It saved my life, and it still does
Wow I’m really proud of you!!! Nice job!!!! And keep it up!!
God bless you, seek JESUS. You are loved.
Look man, the thing is, dont make exercise as the only reliable source for your happiness, it wont end well, if you have time and determination look for activities that are physical like hiking, rafting but dont rely on exercise to fix your problems, sometimes its better to hike for 20 miles to do introspective than doing high cardio workout for an hour. Appreciating little things will make it feel better, all the best for you.
Develop hobbies, practice positive thinking, and so many ways to be happy. No overthinking, it may cause worries. Bless you.
Good statement. Keep fighting! Thank you for sharing!
I used to be an introverted-obese child without any interest in sport for years in elementary and mid school. I used to think exercise is not important. When i enter university, i decided to start to go to gym, and honestly, it is life changing, especially for people that doesnt used to do a lot of exercise just like the professor said. Since then, i have a stronger willpower, better mood lead to better social life, no anxiety, no body shame. And ofc, better energy level, lead to more productivity. I believe everyone should start doing exercise regardless of their age, etc.
100%
That's great but being an introvert isn't an illness. I'm an introvert and I embrace it. I find I cope far better than extroverts in many ways.
I quit sugar and alcohol and took up exercising at the gym!!! Life could not feel any better ❤️💕🥰 I thank the Lord for this body and life!!!!
I've been depressed for 21 years, still am now. 2 years ago I started exercising, gym, and sports daily. I realized after 5 or 6 months, that though I'm still depressed, I am not as depressed as I used to be. Stressful events are less depressing now and I have better control over my thoughts. In numbers, I'd say the my depression has probably reduced by 70%.
Try dancing. Akandere, M. i Demir, B. (2011). The Effect of Dance over Depression. Collegium antropologicum, 35 (3), 651-656. Preuzeto s hrcak.srce.hr/72151 I had a traumatic brain injury and couldn't walk in a straight line. 9 months later I can dance backwards and in high heels.
That's awesome! Battling mental illness is coming up with a cocktail that works. Excersice is great for everyone. Some people also need therapy and meds. Some need therapy and to meditate. I have found that people can absolutely battle it when they work hard and get the right things in place that they need. Maybe your missing something for that 30%. May never be 100% better all the time but it's so neat when people start taking action!
Chin up you'll get there
Let the doctor check you for a deficiency in micronutrients and do ~20 min sessions of meditation every day. Do both to have another transformation in 3 months. You will feel great :)
To beat depression all u need to write is 1. "I am a great soul" at night when you go to sleep 108 times 2. "I am powerful soul" in morning instantly when you wake up 108 times And the person who has problem in sleeping (insomnia)only then apply first point only for 7 days u will find out that u have came out of depression and insomnia. Also share the results with me. Om shanti😊
I’ve met Wendy and done research under her guidance and she’s just as incredible and passionate in person :)). She absolutely killed this ted talk! I’m so proud of her!
Absolutely👍
Is she Japanese ?
How much did it cost you to do a research with her? I'm interested in neuroscience and willing to start my research journey soon.
No she didn't. Her personality is horrible. It's not natural.
@@fredsting8540 what's wrong with her?
Suzuki's personal story of how exercise helped her to overcome depression and improve her cognitive function is a testament to the power of physical activity. It is truly fascinating what exercise can do for the human body. I also appreciate how she emphasizes that exercise doesn't have to be a daunting or time-consuming activity. Even small amounts of exercise, such as taking a brisk walk or doing a few minutes of yoga, can have significant benefits for the brain and mental health.
I love her presentation sooo much. So informative, easy to understand, and so passionate! Great job Dr. Suzuki!!!!
It take lot of guts, commitment and conviction within yourself to make TED audience standup and make them punch in the air.
No it doesn't. It's an organized event. TED has kind of changed over the years... It's more of a "group think" organization now.
@@Paltheus See, people call educational experiences "group think" all the time but have you stood in front of a classroom or learning space and successfully gotten everyone to do something without a million questions or people doing whatever they want anyway? 😂😂 It is significantly harder than I think most folks imagine. No one likes being told what to do, so it requires building genuine relationships with people to actually be done in the way people make it out to be. Everyone is still their own person and goes home to their own experiences the end of the day.
@@findingagain I recommend you listen to Eddie Huang's TED experience.
@@Paltheus I will take a look
hahaha! gut and brain so strong!!!
shes like that cool auntie at family gatherings
😂
Naaa i will get bored
YESSSSS!!!!!!
@@nolanmoura6181 clearly you were to *bored to pay attention in English class
Ladi Goos thank you 😊
I started my exercises two years back, my skin was full of achne, self esteem was so low. My life is now much better with a healthier skin. Exercises are magical ✨
so your skin cleared just from exercising or did you do something else too (like eating healthy as an example) ?
@@xxXxxx-lk6vn i was eating healthy to, however with cleansing action 0f the sweat, my pores were cleaner and my tone improved greatly, i started feeling better about my self. Esteem improved mainly because i was proud of my self for keeping up with the healthy routine for two months straight.
She's just brilliant. I'm 56 and had no idea about the benefits when I started exercising at the age of 15. I got back to the university to study psychology last year and have found out so much about brain and myself. Thanks Dr Suzuki and TED for sharing.
i can very much relate to what she is saying. i've been depressed for most of my life, parents divorced, dad got mentally ill, i had a burnout with 19, and felt pretty much empty inside. since i picked up a regular training routine my whole life changed significantly. at first my mood was pretty much the same, but after about a month or two i really noticed a difference. my bitterness and my whole negative mindset just disappeared. instead i have the feeling to be able to conquer every challenge that's out to get me. if you are feeling depressed, please don't give up on yourself and just wait for the next bad thing to happen. act, don't just react. you'll be surprised what a little change in your lifestyle can do for you.
davalyzz i am really pleased you can make a big change by constantly exercising and you are already on the way to successfully change the trajectory of your life for the better. Hang in there!
Same Here
Did u exercise two or three times a week
I suffer from depression for 10 years. What’s ur training routine like ?
Going to.gym.can really.heal.depressed life
“I’m never going to be the weakest person on a river rafting trip again.” Next trip: Takes grandma
☺️☺️☺️
But grandma is the record holder for 5000m . hahaha
Lol
@Jonathan Ferreira de Mello no offense jonathan but i wanna kiss u
Hahahahaha best comment ever
This is the best TED talk I have seen. Well done Wendy. In my Health and Wellness coaching business, getting people to be regularly active is exactly what I do. I fully agree with the benefits of regular exercise. Thank you for bringing it to us Wendy.
In july 2021, I was so depressed I was crying at my desk, I couldn't sleep at night because of anxiety and back pain from being at my computer +9 hours a day, popping xanax to function and smoking a pack a day. I joined a gym 5 minutes away and I decided that before a cigarette and the xanax, the first time in the day I'd feel like crying I would go for a hiit workout on the elliptical. The first few times I puked and cried, but I persisted and now I've quit cigarettes and the xanax is there only for major emergencies. I sleep much better because my back is healthier. and no more crying or tension headaches. Exercise is a blessing.
hope you're doing well budd
Not only your brain. 78years old, amazing results. Per week 4 x 90mins at gym, swim 5 x 1500m plus some walking. Well worth the time sacrificed
And I thought that these kind of talks are aimed at the younger generation. I'm glad to understand this is not necessarily the case as your comments prove.
I guess you can teach a old dog new tricks. Keep it up man!
+Andrew Cliffe Have you considered adding 20 mins HIIT 2x a week (not on the same day as weights) and sauna (as hot as you can stand it) after each gym session? Very solid scientific research out there for both, and they would complement what you are currently doing. PS. I'm impressed with your swim distance.
Andrew, what do you do for 90 minutes in the gym? I'm 50 and have just started going to the gym and do half an hour runs on the treadmill, currently at 4KM in half an hour. Well, it's a start and I want to do more but don't want to break or pull something... :-)
Gym is business
Consistency is more important factor when it comes to physical exercises
I totally agree but not just exercise in each and everything we must have consistency.
true that
Yes!
And seeing the results
I have seen many people last a few months and then give up and get fat ,real fat again.Sad.
I suffered from benzodiazepine dependence and coming off of the was the most difficult thing I have ever encountered. But I began to work out once a day for an hour about 3 weeks into the detox. The results were absolutely life changing. I felt so much better! My mind felt better! My body and my overall day to day life has gotten immensely better. Benzos do so much Damage to the brain and I had trouble reading and focusing and remembering. After working out for a bit all that went away and I came out of what I would call a brain fog. I felt not only Better but sharper, smarter more focused then ever before. I know working out played a huge part in my recovery and I still work out everyday 10 months later. No it isn’t easy to get up and get to the gym. But let me ask you this. Is there ever a workout you regretted? I know there isn’t one I have! Some people work out to burn calories and some workout because it feels good. I workout because it feels so amazing. Better then any high I have ever experienced. And it is all natural. This Ted talk was so enjoyable!
Hey, so glad you got better. Yeah, benzos are good short-term, but they made my depression so much worse. I am currently tapering off clonazepam... Not feeling my best.
I'm currently suffering from benzo withdrawal.i just started working out today. Hopefully doing it everyday helps me heal. Thanks for this post. It gives some hope.
This literally made me cry..thank you for the inspiration and motivation Doc❤
Did a 45min workout today for the first time on months after watching this Ted talk!! I felt horrible during the workout but amazing after!! I can’t wait to workout again tomorrow ❤️
keep it up! im glad many people are learning to love exercise instead of thinking of it as something you just do
Are you still going
@@replitzit rip
keep it up doesn't have to be 45 minutes every time. keep some light weights around not to heavy not to light Pick up several times just in passing swing them around be creative. Do some quick stretches randomly through the day .I save the strenuous work for 2 to 3 times a week. Learn to tread water again be creative in the water. Treading water is an overlooked exercise. Shoot some hoops throw a frisbee, learn to throw half of a quahog shell. All of these add up most of all it is a journey .
Keep it up Nuri!
doing excercise on the daily basis at least 30 to 45 mints really really work like a anti depression medicine. i was suffering with depression and anxiety from 2 years but after started doing workout 45 min a day. i see lots of the good impoact on my mood, self-esteem, confidence level, focus and happiness. it's really work. thank god i have taken a good decision to join gym and start workout.
Good job!
Stay blessed dear friend greetings from São Paulo Brasil. I started learning english to exercise my Brain .
i know man ! i can totally relate to what u say ! i keep telling people the same thing whenever they r depressed, but sometimes you come across certain people who consider themselves to be " more empathizing " and say that don't generalize with advice like "exercise" ! they seem to think that medicines are the only solution ! such a pity that without even trying to motivate people to move their body there are actually people who want to give them pills in the guise of being empathetic !
Totally agree
I hope you're getting better and ok brother ❤️
Love the energy. I started brisk walking at home on my treadmill almost everyday for the past 3 months and it has totally changed my mood and overall wellbeing. It is so important to move everyday and avoid being sedentary. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and personal anecdotes. Inspiring!
This has got to be one of THE BEST ted talks I’ve seen.
I think so, her reaction is has the power to engage the audiences
Absolutely!
This talk is so informative , thank you. I am motivated to work out everyday.
Heck YEAH
saaaaame!!!
She is so right. Cardio has been my antidepressant for YEARS! Running keeps me mellow, it resets my body, stress just melts away. Looking good is only a bonus!
Red88Rex true. Even just brisk walking kicks out the stress.
Great news ..that also works for myself too
Red88Rex u are so right !
I literally just got a gym membership and can feel grey matter forming, and mental and physical toxins dying off when I do cardio. Lol. I love it
It is what we were meant to do!
Love her energy and message!
I love this, thanks for sharing. I think many people get caught up with exercise as a tool for "vanity" but if utilized in a more positive way, it's an amazing tool to improve ones life. The better body is just an added bonus. Thank you for sharing.
She's even more relatable when you've just exercised.
I'm literally watching her between my sets xD
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After a terrible break up, I tried reading books, friends chatting, seeing films, therapy, creative writting, travel, everything to "stop" being sad. Ive tried everything until I started dance classes. Dancing was the only activity that stop me of "thinking". While i was focus in my hips, mi arms, my thumb and my middle finger together, straight head, straight knees, feets in second position. Its just impossible to me to think about how broken my heart was. It gives me structure, gives me some kind or organizacion in the caos that my life was. It wasnt only physical effort, Ive needed that much focus to do all that excercise in a graceful way and without crying.
That is adorable. I myself enjoy dancing and I could not agree more with your stament. You see, when I'm dancing I find that I can go hours without really thinking just...dancing, I'm not sure how to explain it lol. Perhaps it's the adrenaline that rushes throughout me when I'm dancing. Nonetheless it has been a wonderful copping mechanism for me.
Wim Hof breathing techniques are amazing.Look him up ,I highly recommend him.
I definitely noticed changes a few years ago when I invested in myself by taking time for exercise. It was uphill from there, with some setbacks along the way, but it was life-changing. Boundaries, healthier eating, better sleep habits, and less social media came after that Thank you for this presentation!
Omg her energy is so amazing!!!! I love her spirit!
"Exercise actually produces brand new brain cells" Me with two brain cells left: Yeah I guess I could use some
HAAHHAHAHAHAHA
same 🙊
Lol same
lmao..so how many cells now 🤔3 or 4 🤔🤔
I could DEFINITELY use some
I bet she wouldn't have been able to give a speech with this much energy on her previous research topic only because her physical activity was too low. Her energy in this itself reflects the positive benefits. The same speech wouldn't have had same impact if given by someone else who was very dull. She's filled with so much joy that she can't keep it to herself.. it's overflowing! Thank you so much ma'am #respects
Totally noticed and too that out of this
I can see she has a target audience in mind. Sceptics who think exercise is for chumps! She used to be that person lol! And she's armed with science.
Big Sur1
So true!!!❤
I loved this comment, because you focused on her energy!!;
This is my favorite talk! Her energy is contagious!
Well, I'm 61 and despite being about 20 lbs overweight, I'm really active with a lot of walking, kettlebell and medicine ball workouts. Been doing it for a long, long time -- it makes sense that the body is made for action and work, and the brain is going to see the same benefits. For 30 years now, my mental acuity, mood and energy are at their best after a workout and it'd be hard for me to ever be able to stand myself if I was sedentary. Now, about that 20 lbs...
I actually went through what she had myself. it's roughly 3 months since I started working out. In the last 3 weeks I had 3 exams and I swear I've never been able to memorize so much data in so little time, and keeping my nerves at that! no matter how good you want to look in a bikini, it's a totally different sensation and a feeling of pride and confidence when you actually FEEL good!
Good on ya, keep it up!! 🙌
You give me motivation to work out❤️💪
You motivated me to do exercise!
I just got back from the gym and I'm literally feeling everything she's describing
A BLACK RETIRED CYTOLOGIST WROTE THIS RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS IN 2002, AS A HUMANITARIAN EFFORT TO DISPEL THE OLD DOGMA THAT NEURONS DO NOT REGENERATE. OVER 3000 STUDIES WORLDWIDE HAVE BEEN DONE AT UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTERS ALL OVER THE WORLD TO VALIDATE THIS HYPOTHESIS
@@alz123alz i-
@@alz123alz sir this is a wendys
SAME
Very interesting, and well delivered! I started exercising regularly again around the turn of the year, and it feels great.
I've never seen any Ted talk this interactive with the audience, The knowledge she shared is worth of years of work and personal experience. Thank you 🙏
I wish everyone struggling with mental and physical health could see this
@Peter Smith what IS the cure then? You don't know? Well shut up then.
I've told people and they only get mad, truth is they actually like their miserable lives because they get attention from it.
@Peter Smith I guess you didn't watch the simple video.
I'm a young person struggling with mental health and I can attest that 3x moderate exercise has helped my memory and concentration noticeably. I started in late May and now it's mid-August. Still quite depressed though.
@@mr.mysteriousyt6118 may not be the cure but definitively helps , and so , what’s wrong with that if it works ?
This talk made me realize why many office/white-collar workers are depressed and unhappy.
true
Guilty
This should have been part of their basic job training 35 - 40 years ago though, I think that's at least one major reason why I always avoided office work at any cost! We all could have known and done better though, yep.
not only because they physically inactive, but also office workers get much less socializing with other people. less socializing, less emotions, same 4 walls, same screen every day.
Every person that went through rejection goes to a gym to improve themselves. I think that's an awesome thing
I have allergic asthma. Regular workout has helped me get off my daily medications and I havent suffered any episode for more than a year now. The general feeling of sadness I used to experience time and again has significantly decreased..and now I know the reason. Exercise does magic not only to your brain but every aspect of your life.
I just joined gym today, and then this came up in my notification... It's destiny
Aditi Yadav This is so random but me too. I'm so motivated right now.
Millicent Nthenya Good luck 😄
😂😂Thank you, you too.
Good Luck to both. 💪🏾
I did a 16 mile cycle today after over a year of little to no exercise, it must be destiny!
I suffer from depression, I feel empty most of the time, I have adhd, I’m always anxious, and socially awkward. every time i exercise I notice people react more positive towards me and I feel better threw out the day. Its hard to keep doing it though most of the time I’m working and when I’m not, I feel like doing nothing.. this has inspired me to start again.
Very good.
I'm the same, just less impacted. Was working out until I was forced to work from home. I have so much more time to work out at my home gym but haven't. Energy is real low and motivation to work is lower. I also feel the depression kicking in. I'm about to go down to the gym now. Get my schedule back in order and reap the benefits of a more fulfilling life.
Same same same!! Keep watching things like this also. It will help keep it stuck in our brains 🧠 🙂
Good luck
Choose health first. Always.
The transformation as she mentioned before and after doing exercises. I experienced myself. It helped me a lot to come out from my depression. Now exercise and yoga it is a part of my life specially now a days we have to stay healthy mentally and physically.
Thank you, Wendy. You're an amazing inspirational speaker!
i have started jogging and running for 21 days at 5 a.m and i feel great. I get more focused, energetic and gritty. Exercise is awesome
Wow, good for you!
Weights are king
5 a.m? Cmon!))
Make sure you eat well and get plenty of rest two. Exercising is half the battle.
That's great, I live in Canada -_-
I feel this, too. I was (am) in a very stressful job, full-time in college studying Physics, bad family situation, lonely, depressed, etc. My car broke down and I was forced to ride a bike 6 miles to work, 2 to school, and 7 home every day, plus normal errands. At first I was stressed about getting a new car but now, almost 2 months later, I'm feeling strong and healthy, I have more energy and sleep better, I'm in a better mood and mindspace, I've been listening to audiobooks while riding and loving it. I enrolled in a Tai Chi class as well and I feel I'm on a whole new, positive trajectory in my life. My new awareness of my body is leading me to eat better as well. I feel good.
Jim Keen Beautiful.
Jim Keen I'm so glad I saw your post! I'm about to turn 58 and my health has been on a steady decline. I could barely walk due to arthritis and plantar fasciitis. I had horrible hip pain. I'd been diagnosed with dementia. my car didn't pass the CA smog test and for about a week I've been walking and riding a bike and I'm feeling better mentally and physically!!!!
Jim Keen I just started walking and riding a bike. I was wondering how much weight you've lost in two months? thank you for your post!
I'm happy for you, stranger!! Keep it up.
Congratulations people. Well done, I’m so proud of you all🤗
What a lot of enthusiasm...wow! I am so impressed and motivated. Thank you Wendy.
This has been very eye opening. Thank you Wendy for giving me that! I've started to exercise and I am heading off to college in a week. Highschool was a mess for me psychologically. I was just not feeling well mentally. I have ADHD and made it hard to work on things and I ended up procrastinating. I was always "nerdy" and still nerdy and stuck to my computers and love for physics so I stayed away from exercise. But as I worked, I would just get brain fog and my brain couldn't make a decision on something. It was nightmarish. I am like the person that needs the science, the "why", to really resonate with me and change my mind. It feels tangible to me. My brain can feel stronger and more pumped to do things. My mood feels better as a result. Once again thanks for this talk, I really needed it.
I watched the entire thing, I was thinking I was jus put going to listen to her talk for a couple seconds then I'll tap off the video. But instead I watched the entire video and now I feel so motivated to exercise. She's so funny, intelligent, and cute too. I'm glad I watched this entire video. Thank you for giving us this presentation.
Same here 😂
Same here
Same!!!
@@joannej7018 same! I'm so looking forward to it
Can't imagine my life without movement. Training for my first national Senior Olympics...so exciting. Neuroplasticity. Boldness. Keep living. Let exercise be one of your longevity busters!
Wonderful.
This conversation made me really jolly and energetic. I have always done exercise to enhance my mood and keep low quality of memory at bay. After i watched it, i thought that i did a beneficial thing for my mind and my body. Thank u for reflecting this eye openner information for us.
Great talk, love her spirit and presentation!
Boy is this true, exercise has helped me combat depression/anxiety, I focus better after a good exercise, I can concentrate for longer.
Will it help a 15 year old fighting depression?
I have anxiety (panic attack) and I just start exercise from yesterday. I hope it'll work for me! 🙏
@@AYOMAKANLAGI how are you doing?
@@realcapo23 luckly i'm doing good. Although some days I get dizzy after exercise
@@naomisings3324 definitely, I like to Sprint at the park. 👍🏼🏃
This is one of the best presentations , I have ever heard in TED. Look, the professor is so energetic and lively. And she knows how to hold audience's attention.
And she stays in the little red spot which I like.
agreed
Great talk Wendy...I love your positive energy!!
In 2019, I suffered severe brain stroke during my workout in the gym. However, according to a neurological team it was my fitness that helped me to bounce back at almost 100% capacity. I haven't stop training since. This video underscores what I have been and am experiencing ... exercise is good for your brain.
Yessss!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!
wow! congrats on the recovery
What's a brain stroke? Forgive me I'm just scared cause I work out intensely and it scares me one day I might pass out.. was it due to working out? Genetics?
@@boostedrex9460 Brains stroke is when a vain in your brain raptures and the blood floods your brain. No worries!! My aneurysms are genetic. I was rather lucky that I was in the gym when it happened and people around me called for help immediately.
Wow ❤️
She did something that almost no-one has done before on Ted. Not only she explained systematically how exercise is useful and it's direct effect on the brain in a good way but also she ended it with the practical execution by letting people realize in a more profound way to how does it help to yield the results right away. This is something that I had been doing from the very beginning and I would personally advocate her remarks as working out or doing any kind of exercise definitely helps to freshen up the mind and to become more enthusiastic to accomplish any task that you have undertaken. Recently I was feeling jaded for some reason and I stopped going the gym for a couple of weeks, one day I just broke out of that monotonous routine and went to the gym, and just immersed in my workout. Output was amazing. Not only I felt super enthusiastic subsequently, but also I began to accomplish pending tasks right away and started kicking the useless stress out of my brain. Besides exercise has other numerous perks too. Brilliant speech.
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This is the most influential talk I've been heard in my whole life. Thank you so much Wendy.
I definitely started doing the exercise at my desk 💫😂 Boosted my mood IMMEDIATELY!
Her energy is incredible!!
Nice nice, thanks lady
She probably exercises ;-)
feranmi babs that’s because she excercises
i was now telling myself that they all have a different energy i want that
Yes Indeed. She probably practices what she preaches..
Damn... her passion...
Usman Shariat Amazing right?
It's her brain on exercise steroids.
Good presenter
+Martez Jones yeah man superb!
lame
this is by far one of the best TED talks I've seen. She actually says something when she talks. No empty words for a change
i love this TED so much, litterally changed my bad deep-rooted habit and grief from not taking actions, Thanks Dr Wendy for turning the new leaf of my life.
Out of all the TED talks I have ever watched, this is hands down the best.
Share the same opinion!
No it aint, put your hands back up.
She made me go to the gym at midnight! *Exactly after the last minute* Wow what a speech speech 👏
Exactly. Same here.
What a powerhouse! Her research and findings are monumental and if implemented correctly in society, have the potential to literally change the world. Hands down one of my top 5 favorite TedTalks.
Thank you so much! Dr. Wendy.
2. The most common finding in neurological studies on exercise, is that there is improved attention function dependent on your prefrontal cortex, better focus and attention due to the volume of the hippocampus increasing. You don’t only get immediate effects if mood boost, but exercising periodically can result in mood boost for a long time.
I just discovered it helps with my anxiety, thank you so much! :)
Adamimmune How can you say that?
@@Demurrrrr not sure what you're asking me exactly?
I mean how did it help ur anxiety?
Yes! Me too! Since I've been going to the gym, I noticed that I tell myself "you can do it" more often, I used to NEVER tell myself that. I have anxiety and I feel like it has made me live in fear for the longest time.
@@Demurrrrr idk exaclty, maybe because exercise lowers cortisol? All I know is it works!
Her: by simply moving your body Me: moves from one side of the bed to other.
त्यति गरे पनि स्वस्थ भइन्छ,तिमि मेहनती रहिछौ।
sudipta bishwakarma rolls over 😂😂
Her: by simply moving your body Me: sits up from my chair only to fall back down because of my weak legs
Underrated comment
hahhhaaha!
So true I just started working out everyday and I feel like a different person. I struggled with it for a long time but its easier to do if its something convenient for you whether that's walking around or having your exercise bike right next to your bed!
Excellent Analysing brain parts, its functions and a demo on the spot at the end of talk is inspiring
I needed this!!!!! I did hot yoga last week and I was the biggest person in the room. That didn’t stop me it actually made me eager to continue. I will be great not only in yoga class but I’m with everything I put my exercise induced brain to!
Get it, girl! :)
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 YASSS GURL. YOU GOT THIS!
I have a friend who lost tons of weight doing hot yoga and now he's super flexible! He can even do wheel!
Awesome! I hope you're still exercising and loving it
I wish my mother would do the same
I do aerobic cycling and free weights about 5 times a week and no matter what mood I'm in when I enter the gym, I leave in a euphoric, elevated space. The gym is my feel good place. While I'm working out I listen to opera, lectures, anything that encourages my happy space. I'm probably one of the oldest people posting here and I can guarantee that exercise on a regular basis slows down the aging process and has the power to make you feel great!
How old are you?
What a wonderful talk, spoken with such enthusiasm . I would have loved to have been there. Thanks for the inspiration!
What a great speaker!! Very informative. Thank you Wendy!!