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Podcast: That Psyched Runner
Episode: Neuroscience of the Runners High: How do exercise and running affect mental health?
Description: Today's episode is in honor of mental health awareness month. I take a deep dive into some of the recent psychology, neuroscience, and sports medicine literature to talk about the relationship between exercise and mental health. First, I talk about how exercise can enhance mental well-being and help alleviate and prevent symptoms of common mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Then, I go into the "why" behind this relationship. I talk about the neuroscience behind why and how exercise helps our mental health, by looking at brain structure changes, neurotransmitter changes, and metabolic changes. Finally, I take a...