Did you know that watching Wheel of Fortune actually makes you smarter? Ellen K shared the fun fact with Ryan Seacrest ahead of Seacrest kicking off the new era of Wheel of Fortune tonight on ABC!
"Wheel of Fortune actually makes your brain grow," Ellen shared with her former co-host, joining in on the day's celebrations.
The study showed that watching game shows like Wheel of Fortune can help improve mental acuity because it engages multiple networks in the brain in an enjoyable way. The study also shared that regular cognitive activities that challenge the brain can boost mental acuity and watching game shows can also help access previously learned information!
For Seacrest, it's also become a dream come true to host the iconic game show.
Listen back for more and don't miss the premiere of Wheel of Fortune tonight on ABC. Watch weeknights on ABC! Check your local listings here.