2023-04-17 12:00:00
Books – Hossam Al-Shaqwiry
Monday, April 17, 2023 02:00 PM
Aerobic exercise enhances your body fitness as well as your mood, both of which contribute to your general health and well-being endorphins These are neurochemicals or hormones in the brain that are produced and stored in the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. Your body releases them when you exercise, especially when you challenge yourself with a moderate-intensity activity such as aerobic exercise, moderate-intensity exercise, and weight training.
Research has shown that endorphins rise an hour following exercise, and the release of endorphins following exercise helps relieve pain, reduce stress, and enhance your overall sense of well-being. It’s runner’s high.” According to the website everydayhealth
And aerobic exercise promotes cardiovascular health, allowing you to have a greater endurance throughout the day. For overall cardiovascular health, the American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (such as brisk walking, water aerobics, and tennis) per week..
Regular exercise can help you sleep better and thus feel more refreshed and energized throughout the day. A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research looked at people with insomnia who did at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity spread over the course of a week. The researchers found that this amount of physical activity was not only associated with a significant decrease in the severity of insomnia symptoms, but also with an elevated mood..
says Jill Saltz, MD, a psychiatrist and clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at HSBC NewYork-Presbyterian Exercise often improves alertness and cognitive function in the long term, which can improve mood” . And exercise causes the release of dopamine and serotonin, both neurotransmitters that play a role in maintaining mood. It also slows the release of cortisol, which is the hormone that goes into overdrive when we’re under chronic stress. These hormonal changes are beneficial to our brain cells, promoting improved cognitive function and boosting mood.
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