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  2. Neurobiological effects of physical exercise - Wikipedia

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    Neuroplasticity is the process by which neurons adapt to a disturbance over time, and most often occurs in response to repeated exposure to stimuli. [27] Aerobic exercise increases the production of neurotrophic factors [note 1] (e.g., BDNF, IGF-1, VEGF) which mediate improvements in cognitive functions and various forms of memory by promoting blood vessel formation in the brain, adult ...

  3. Dopamine - Wikipedia

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    It is an amine synthesized by removing a carboxyl group from a molecule of its precursor chemical, L-DOPA, which is synthesized in the brain and kidneys. Dopamine is also synthesized in plants and most animals. In the brain, dopamine functions as a neurotransmitter—a chemical released by neurons (nerve cells) to send signals to other nerve ...

  4. Feeling anxious or unhappy? Here's how to pump up your ... - AOL

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    Exercise: Getting regular physical activity can alter your dopamine levels, Freimuth says, because it changes how your neurons work. Viswanathan says taking new routes on your daily walk, or even ...

  5. Central nervous system fatigue - Wikipedia

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    In the brain, serotonin is a neurotransmitter and regulates arousal, behavior, sleep, and mood, among other things. [9] During prolonged exercise where central nervous system fatigue is present, serotonin levels in the brain are higher than normal physiological conditions; these higher levels can increase perceptions of effort and peripheral muscle fatigue. [9]

  6. Is Working Out Daily Bad for You? Workout Mistakes You ... - AOL

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    Working out every day can be safe, as long as you’re incorporating a variety of activities, different levels of intensity, adequate recovery, and proper nutrition and hydration, adds Kenta Seki ...

  7. What Fitness Experts Want You to Know About Working Out ... - AOL

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    Thankfully, muscle soreness “is completely normal” to experience after working out, says Kristina Welsome P.T., D.P.T., O.C.S., C.F.M.T., M.T.C., assistant professor of clinical therapy at New ...

  8. Dopamine receptor - Wikipedia

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    Dopamine receptor D 1 and Dopamine receptor D 5 are G s coupled receptors that stimulate adenylyl cyclase to produce cAMP, which in turn increases intracellular calcium and mediates a number of other functions. The D2 class of receptors produce the opposite effect, as they are G αi and/or G αo coupled receptors, which blocks the activity of ...

  9. 12 Foods That Can Cause a Headache or Migraine - AOL

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    Some migraine medicationswork by increasing dopamine levels, which can help ease migraine symptoms. On the flip side, consuming aspartame may cause dopamine levels to dip, potentially leading to a ...