Mychael Vinicius Lourenco

assistant professor of neuroscience at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Fitness
Fitness Tips

New Research Explains Why Exercise Can Boost Your Brain Function, Memory, and Mood

Thanks to molecules called myokines, flexing your muscles means you're also flexing your brain. Here's why.

by Rachel Kraus
on Aug 29
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Health
Mental Health

It’s Not Just Endorphins—‘Hope Molecules’ Could Also Be Why You Feel So Good After Exercising

Learn how proteins released by muscle contraction, called myokines or "hope molecules," could make us more resilient to stress.

by Rachel Kraus
on Jun 30
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