#myokines

[didanawisgi]

Physical activity decreases the risk of a network of diseases, and exercise may be prescribed as medicine for lifestyle-related disorders su

[suzilight]

"Every time you move, your muscles release powerful “hope molecules” that travel through your bloodstream and rewire your brain for resilience, stress relief, and emotional strength, turning something as simple as walking, running, dancing, or lifting weights into a biological weapon against depression and trauma; this isn’t motivation, it’s science,...."

"When muscles contract, they secrete chemicals into the bloodstream. Among these chemicals are myokines, which have been referred to as “hope molecules”. These small proteins travel to the brain, cross the blood-brain barrier, and act as an antidepressant. They do this by improving our mood, our ability to learn, our capacity for locomotor activity, and protect the brain from the negative effects of ageing. This has been referred to as “muscle-brain cross-talk”."

The secret to why exercise is so good for mental health? ‘Hope molecules’ Guardian May 2023

The Transformative Power of Hope Molecules Neural Education dot org

The 5 Resets by Dr. Aditi Nerurkar

The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigal

[feisty-yordle]

finally a good explanation on what myokines are and how they affect axial spondyloarthritis