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    Eight weeks of aerobic exercise has been shown to increase both serotonin and endorphins. The vitamin D you get from spending as little as 15 minutes in sunlight also boosts serotonin levels.

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    “Exercise leads to a release of endorphins which affect mood, and regular exercise can lead to a sense of success and to an improved self-confidence.” Try going for a long walk, dancing in ...

  5. Endorphins - Wikipedia

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    Endorphins may contribute to the positive effect of exercise on anxiety and depression. [43] The same phenomenon may also play a role in exercise addiction . Regular intense exercise may cause the brain to downregulate the production of endorphins in periods of rest to maintain homeostasis , causing a person to exercise more intensely in order ...

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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 ...

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    Meaningful Life: inquiry into the meaningful life, or "life of affiliation", questions how people derive a positive sense of well-being, belonging, meaning, and purpose from being part of and contributing back to something larger and more enduring than themselves (e.g. nature, social groups, organizations, movements, traditions, belief systems).

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    Take some of the pressure off yourself and ease back into your workout regime rather than focusing on hard and fast metrics. Try to stick to a specific schedule and choose activities you enjoy ...

  9. Serotonin - Wikipedia

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    Serotonin (/ ˌ s ɛr ə ˈ t oʊ n ɪ n, ˌ s ɪər ə-/) [6] [7] [8] or 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) is a monoamine neurotransmitter.Its biological function is complex, touching on diverse functions including mood, cognition, reward, learning, memory, and numerous physiological processes such as vomiting and vasoconstriction.