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Physical exercise and brain monoamines: a review.

CHAOULOFF, F.·1989·Acta Physiologica Scandinavica

Abstract

A review of the literature on the relationship of exercise to mental health strongly suggests that the two are closely linked. Thus, physical activity has been reported to reduce depression symptoms and anxiety, and to improve coping with stress. Logically, many investigators have then tried to determine the physiological mechanisms that are responsible for this mood-elevating effect of exercise. Among the current hypotheses, those regarding the endorphin and the monoamine systems have received a great deal of attention. On that basis, the respective effects of physical exercise on brain dopamine, noradrenaline and serotonin transmission are reviewed herein. In addition, suggestions are advanced for future research in this field.

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Authors
CHAOULOFF, F.
Affiliations
Inserm (FR)
Corresponding author
CHAOULOFF, F.
Venue
Acta Physiologica Scandinavica
Publisher
Wiley
Published
1989-09
Volume
137
Issue
1
Pages
1-13
ISSN
  • 0001-6772 (ISSN-L)
  • 1365-201X
OpenAlex
W1972286845
Cited by
316
References
94
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.76
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Acta Physiologica Scandinavica (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Behavioral Neuroscience › Stress Responses and Cortisol
Keywords
physical activity, brain monoamines, dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, endorphins, exercise and mental health, depression, anxiety, stress coping, neurotransmission
MeSH terms
Brain, Dopamine, Humans, Mental Health, Norepinephrine, Serotonin, Biogenic Monoamines, Exercise

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