5 Brain-Boosting Chemicals Released During Exercise
You probably know that exercise is good for the health of your brain – but why? Read on and discover five brain-boosting chemicals that increase in response to a workout.
May 15, 2016
Tag: brain chemicals
Why Most People Don’t Exercise – and It’s Not Lack of Time
Only 20% of Americans get the recommended amount of exercise – 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise. Ask most people why and they’ll tell you they don’t have time – but is that the real reason? Find out what research shows.
July 19, 2015
How Brain Neurotransmitters Make It Easier or Harder to Control Your Appetite
What is it that motivates you to eat – or to overeat? Your appetite is regulated by a complex group of peptides including appetite hormones like leptin, produced by fat cells. Leptin turns off your appetite and reduces the desire to eat. Ghrelin, a hormone produced by the lining of your stomach has the opposite effect – it strongly stimulates the desire to eat. Think mad rush to the refrigerator! These hormones exert their effects on a portion of your brain called the hypothalamus.
July 7, 2013
What Are the Mental Health Benefits of Exercise?
Yes, exercise can make you look better by helping you shed body fat and build lean body mass. But can it improve your self-esteem? Find out about the mental health benefits of exercise and what type of exercise is best for your brain.
October 14, 2012
Is Exercise Addictive?
When people who exercise say they’re addicted, is there any science behind it? Is exercise addictive? There may be some truth to the idea.
December 26, 2011