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Why We Exercise Preview

Exercise helps the human body become happier, more social and more focused.

Aired 05/19/2021

QED With Dr. B

Why We Exercise Preview

Preview: Season 1 Episode 7 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Exercise helps the human body become happier, more social and more focused.

Find out how exercise changes more than just your muscles as experts describe the physiological and psychological changes that can help make us happier, more social and more focused, regardless of our athletic abilities.

Aired 05/19/2021

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QED With Dr. B is a local public television program presented by WOSU

Support for QED with Dr. B is provided by Battelle, American Electric Power Foundation, Bath & Body Works Foundation, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and William and Diane Dawson Foundation.

Exercise And Joy

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Clip: S1 Ep7 | 9m 4s | See how exercise and movement changes your brain chemistry. (9m 4s)

Exercise Is A Modern Concept

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Clip: S1 Ep7 | 4m 29s | A researcher looks at why our ancestors never needed a gym to stay healthy (4m 29s)

How Exercise Affects The Body

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Clip: S1 Ep7 | 7m 15s | Aerobic exercise can be used to improve learning, memory and higher cognitive abilities. (7m 15s)

Humans Can Outrun Horses

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Clip: S1 Ep7 | 2m 10s | You can outrun a horse because of human evolution. (2m 10s)

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QED With Dr. B is a local public television program presented by WOSU

Support for QED with Dr. B is provided by Battelle, American Electric Power Foundation, Bath & Body Works Foundation, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and William and Diane Dawson Foundation.

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