KP181 Chapter Notes - Chapter Chapter 13 part #2: Metabolic Equivalent, Neurotrophic Factors, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor
22 Apr 2018
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Even low levels of physical activity are associated with feeling-better. Positive activated affect is a subjective mental state of positive energy and engagement. Exercise can help people feel good in the right circumstances. Self-esteem is described as the personal judgement of worthiness. High self-esteem is associated with important life adjustments while low self-esteem is associated with poor decision making. Increases in physical fitness is prove to increase self esteem. Many different doses of exercise have positive benefits on physical perceptions. Physical activity makes people feel better about themselves physically. The exercise and mental health relationship: mechanisms of change. The tota mental health benefits of exercise are unknown. The causes of most mental health disorders are the combination of genetic and environmental factors. Referred to as the brain"s own morphine or the runner"s high. The level of euphoria produced by endorphins is believed to be responsible for reducing levels of anxiety, depression, confusion, and other states.
