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Lift Your Mood: The Role of Physical Activity in Mental Health

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Regular aerobic exercise may support healthy stress responses by promoting cardiovascular health and aerobic capacity. Exercise-induced myokines , such as BDNF, irisin, cathepsin B, and interleukin 6, promote neural proliferation and synaptic plasticity, supporting cognitive and mental health.