How Running Changes the Brain: NYC Runners and Dr. Karen Postal

“Run for your life!” takes on a new meaning when aerobic exercise is proven to generate new brain cells. This finding is a game-changer, since neuroscientists used to believe that the number of brain cells we are born with never increases. Now there is evidence that vigorous exercise—the kind that makes you really sweat—helps give birth to new brain cells, particularly in the area of the brain that encodes new memories.

Jessie Zapo, coach of Girls Run NYC and Adidas ambassador, is joined by Adam Francique, captain at Adidas Runners NYC, and neuropsychologist Dr. Karen Postal to elucidate the importance running has on not only the body but also the mind. This program begins with a screening of the short film Go Together, directed by Joshua Seftel.