Friday, December 9, 2016

Exercise and Depression

Plan A – endorphins
Plan B – adrenaline
Plan C – bar
Plan D – dinner

When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins interact with the receptors in your brain that reduce your perception of pain. Endorphins also trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to that of morphine.
The secretion of adrenaline is part of the human 'fight or flight' response to fear, panic, or perceived threat. Also known as epinephrine.