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Exercise addiction is a state characterized by a compulsive engagement in any form of physical exercise, despite negative consequences. While regular exercise is generally a healthy activity, exercise addiction generally involves performing excessive amounts of exercise to the detriment of physical health, spending too much time exercising to the detriment of personal and professional life ...
Truth: They woke up like this. Some people really are more inclined to find joy in exercise. But! You can rewire your brain to join that “love it” group, research shows. When experts measured ...
A 2023 Cochrane review on the effects of physical exercise in people with Parkinson's disease indicated that aquatic exercise might reduce severity of motor symptoms and improve quality of life. [132] Furthermore, endurance training, functional training, and multi-domain training (i.e., engaging in several types of exercise) may provide ...
Research shows that exercise can improve memory and attention. "Exercise significantly boosts cognitive performance and alertness. It increases blood flow to the brain, enhancing focus and ...
[15] [16] It is theorized that this addiction is due to natural endorphins and dopamine generated and regulated by the exercise. [17] Whether strictly due to this chemical by-product or not, some people can be said to become addicted to or fixated on psychological/physical effects of physical exercise and fitness. [18]
2. I realized that my body is resilient, and I’m capable of doing hard things. I’ve had my fair share of health scares, and I’m so proud of my body for overcoming the challenges. Through all ...
Flow in positive psychology, also known colloquially as being in the zone or locked in, is the mental state in which a person performing some activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity. In essence, flow is characterized by the complete absorption in what one does ...
New research has found a link between regular vigorous exercise and more stable cognitive functioning in people with high blood pressure who are at risk of cognitive impairment.