We all know that exercise is good for your body and your brain. But why? In fact, exercise decreases depression and anxiety. How and what kind of exercise does that? That's what I'm talking about today. I'm um, Dr. Tracy Marks, a psychiatrist and I make mental health education videos. You've probably heard the term runners high which describes a phenomenon where after intense aerobic exercise, like running, you can experience this euphoric feeling and sense of well-being. For years it was hypothesized that this was due to the release of endorphins which is your body's natural opiate. Well, it turns out the runner's high really isn't that common among runners. But anyone can experience a relaxed feeling after moderately intense exercise, not from endorphins, but from endocannabinoids. Let me explain. You do get endorphin release with exercise that serves the purpose of lessening pain perception during and after intense activity. But those endorphins don...
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