This activity makes your brain release "happy chemicals".
What is exercise?
This type of easy physical activity is great for coping with stress.
What is walking?
This activity before bed can help you sleep better.
These chemicals, released during movement, help improve your mood.
What are endorphins?
This quick movement can calm your nerves before an exam.
What is stretching (or breathing/walking)?
This scientific term explains an involuntary movement during deep sleep.
What is REM/REM cycle?
This brain chemical, often called the “reward chemical,” is released during both exercise and when you achieve a goal.
What is dopamine?
Your body makes more of this stress hormone when you feel pressure or anxiety.
What is cortisol?
Exercising in the day helps your body’s natural “sleep clock,” which is called this.
What is the circadian rhythm?