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Physical exercise and well-being in adolescence - Coggle Diagram
Physical exercise and well-being in adolescence
Brain/Cellular benefits
Increase prefrontal cortex development
better decision making
stronger top-down control
Stronger white-matter connectivity
faster communication
better attention and emotional control
Larger hippocampal volume
brain addapts faster
easier to develop healthy habits
Cognitive benefits
Better working memory
Improved attention and focus
better self-control
Faster processing speed
Emotional and mental health benefits
Reduce anxiety and depression symtoms
Lower strees levels
Better mood
endorphins
dopamine
better coping skills
Exercise helps against strees
Social benefits
Team sports
more social connection
couple support increase resilience
Better communication skills
Motivation
My experience
I gain more flexibility
My brain and body felt relaxed after the routine
Bottom-up and top-down processes
Bottom-up
Amygdala reacts quickly
Strees or fear response
Impulsive behaviors
Top-down
PFC controls emotional reactions
Planning and decision making
Emotional regulation