It’s Brain Awareness Week, a global campaign dedicated to increasing understanding of the brain and the important role it plays in our health and well-being.
We caught up with Dr. Jonathan Thacker, Scientific Associate at CAMH, to learn more about the powerful connection between physical activity and brain health.
Exercise does more than strengthen the body. It can also boost mood, sharpen focus, and help manage stress by triggering changes in the brain that support emotional well-being.
So what exactly happens in the brain when we move? Watch the video below to learn more!
As we mark Brain Awareness Week, it’s a reminder that taking care of our brains can start with small, everyday choices to move our bodies.