PSYC 250 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Endorphins, Proactivity, Weight Loss
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By now, no one will be surprised by the claim that regular exercise is good for your health. But beyond the merely physical and physiological, since ancient times it has been claimed that it also seems to be beneficial for the mental health of those who practice it. Mental health and physical exercise have been frequently related since ancient times, finding evidence that physical well-being and regular exercise practice also improve the psychological well-being of those who practice it. Currently, and thanks to the advancement of science, we have a much more specific knowledge of different aspects that have been shown to improve with exercise and some of its mechanisms. We know that sport favors the release of endorphins, that improves our immune system and activation threshold and that alters our brain chemistry in such a way that it makes us feel better and more active, among other aspects. American citizens when it comes to feeling of mental well-being.
