Lift Your Mood: The Role of Physical Activity in Mental Health
Designs for Health
MARCH 14, 2025
Physical activity may also mitigate signs of depression and anxiety and support psychological well-being through multiple physiological pathways. Exercise-induced myokines , such as BDNF, irisin, cathepsin B, and interleukin 6, promote neural proliferation and synaptic plasticity, supporting cognitive and mental health.
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