The Sporting
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
How to use exercise to build a happy, healthy gut We are constantly told that to improve our endurance we need to: lift more weight, work out more or have a healthy diet. Gut microbiota and exercise are interconnected, according to recent studies. Gut microbiota and exercise are interconnected, according to recent studies.
Teen Health 101
MAY 17, 2022
Exercise is known to affect your physical health substantially, but movement also has many benefits on your mental health and well-being. However, it is important that you exercise safely and intuitively to avoid further harm to your body or mind. Exercise can also help people manage depression. Jasper Smits, Ph.D.,
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AASP
AUGUST 10, 2023
Stress hormones are produced by the hypothalamus and the autonomic nervous system to generate a survival response, which minimizes the ability of the prefrontal cortex (the logic center of the brain) to generate a response. Then, the emotional importance is determined by the amygdala.
The Sporting
MAY 7, 2023
The Many Benefits of Cold Water Swimming Cold water swimming has recently gained popularity as a form of therapy and exercise. In this article, we'll explore the advantages of taking a dip in cold water, from boosting your immune system and improving your mental health to allowing individuals to join a community of adventure seekers.
AASP
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Neuroception refers to how our nervous system constantly monitors threats from our surrounding environment and, in turn, can activate our internal survival response systems if we feel our safety is at risk (Porges, 2011). Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Research quarterly for exercise and sport, 89 (3), 354–360.
Designs for Health
JANUARY 4, 2024
Sweat, particularly during physical exercise and exposure to hot weather, is the largest source of electrolyte and water loss. Water alone cannot replenish the electrolytes lost due to dehydration, and electrolyte concentration in body fluids affects the cardiovascular, endocrine, and central and autonomic nervous systems.
Designs for Health
AUGUST 7, 2023
Furthermore, Rhodiola has been shown to stimulate noradrenaline, serotonin, dopamine, and acetylcholine receptors in the central nervous system. Rodent models demonstrate that Rhodiola can activate the synthesis or resynthesis of ATP in the mitochondria and stimulate energy production following intense exercise.
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