What Exercise Does To Your Brain - HINT: It's Like Cannabis

What’s the good feeling you get after intense exercise? It is not due to endorphin release as we thought. It’s actually from endocannabinoid production, which is your body’s natural cannabinoids. Regular vigorous exercise can increase neurogenesis, improve anxiety and reduce depression. The CDC recommends 150 30 minutes per week of moderate intensity, or 75 30 minutes per week of vigorous intensity to achieve this effect.

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