Abstract
There is a growing body of literature that recognizes the positive effects of exercise on mood states such as anxiety, stress and depression, through physiological and biochemical mechanisms, including endorphins, mitochondria, mammalian target of rapamycin, neurotransmitters and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, and via the thermogenic hypothesis. In addition, psychological mechanisms influence the effects of exercise on mood states, as suggested by both the distraction hypothesis and the self-efficacy hypothesis. Exercise has also been shown to reduce inflammation via several different processes (inflammation, cytokines, toll-like receptors, adipose tissue and via the vagal tone), which can contribute to better health outcomes in people suffering from mood disorders.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 48-56 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Maturitas |
Volume | 106 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Exercise
- Immune system
- Inflammation
- Mental health
- Mood stress
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology