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First of all, the emotional aspect
Physical exercise helps to relieve negative emotions and improve positive emotions. Exercise can stimulate the body to secrete neurotransmitters such as dopamine, endorphin and serotonin, promote the pleasure center in the brain and produce a pleasant feeling. In addition, long-term exercise can also reduce the risk of depression and anxiety.
Second, the cognitive aspect.
Physical exercise can improve people's cognitive level and thinking ability. Research shows that long-term exercise can enhance people's spatial learning ability, memory, attention and executive function. This is because exercise can promote the formation and connection of brain neurons, enhance the thickness and density of cerebral cortex, and improve the metabolic capacity of the brain.
Third, why does it affect emotions and cognition?
There are many reasons why physical exercise can affect mood and cognition. First of all, exercise can activate the nerve transmission system inside the body and promote the brain to secrete dopamine, endorphins, serotonin and other pleasant substances. Secondly, exercise can improve people's self-confidence and self-esteem, and enhance people's sense of identity and satisfaction. In addition, sports can also improve people's psychological state by creating social opportunities and expanding social circles.
Fourth, make a reasonable plan for physical exercise.
Although physical exercise has many benefits, it will also bring negative effects if it is not carried out properly. Excessive and wrong exercise may lead to physical injury or health deterioration, which may lead to the decline of emotional and cognitive status. Therefore, when making a physical exercise plan, we should make a reasonable plan according to our physical condition and goals, and avoid blindly following the trend or excessively pursuing results.
In a word, physical exercise has many effects on mental health, including emotion, cognition, stress management, sleep, social interaction and so on. By reasonably planning exercise programs, people can maintain a good mental state in their work and life and enjoy a happy and active life.