12/05/2022
Hello, my name is Gervais and yes, I am "addicted" to endorphins
During this Mental Health Awareness week, let's have a look at Endorphins and Exercise
Endorphins are morphine-like chemicals produced by the body that help diminish pain while triggering positive feelings.
They're sometimes referred to as the brain's "feel-good" chemicals, and are the body's natural painkillers.
Endorphin is a combination of the words "endogenou" (produced within the body) and "morphine"
They're released from the pituitary gland of the brain during periods of strenuous exercise, emotional stress, pain, and or**sm.
Endorphins and Exercise
The body produces endorphins in response to intense physical exercise.
Endorphins may play a role in the so-called "runner's high," which describes the feelings of euphoria long distance runners experience after prolonged bouts of exercise.
Endorphin release varies from person to person, which means that the same amount of exercise do not produce the same amount of endorphins for everyone.
Research suggests that exercise helps to improve mood and may even aid in the treatment of depression.