What Exercise Does To Your Brain – HINT: It’s Like Cannabis

Dr. Tracy Marks discusses the mental health benefits of exercise, focusing on how it reduces depression and anxiety. She explains the concept of runner's high, traditionally linked to endorphins, but now attributed to endocannabinoids, which cross the blood-brain barrier and enhance mood. Regular exercise promotes neurogenesis, increasing brain-derived neurotropic factor, which improves mood and cognitive functions. The video outlines recommended exercise durations and intensities to achieve these benefits.

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