Exercise and mental health: a vital connection
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Exercise triggers the release of endorphins, which can enhance emotional well-being, leading to a more positive outlook and reduced feelings of social isolation.
“Exercise triggers the release of endorphins, which can enhance emotional well-being, leading to a more positive outlook and reduced feelings of social isolation.72”
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- Authors
- Holland, C. J., Cole, M., & Owens, J.
- Affiliations
- University of Worcester (GB)
- Imperial College London (GB)
- Corresponding author
- Holland, Christopher James
- Venue
- British Journal of Sports Medicine
- Publisher
- BMJ
- Published
- 2024-06-20
- Volume
- 58
- Issue
- 13
- Pages
- 691-692
- ISSN
- 0306-3674 (ISSN-L)
- 1473-0480
- OpenAlex
- W4399861855
- Cited by
- 12
- References
- 9
- Citations by year
- 2026: 3 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 1
- FWCI
- 3.42
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- green
- orcid.org
- Locations
- British Journal of Sports Medicine (publishedVersion)
- Worcester Research and Publications (University of Worcester) (submittedVersion)
- HighWire Press Open Archive (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis › Urban Green Space and Health
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Keywords
- physical activity, mental health, psychological well-being
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