Med Sci Sports Exerc July 2022 PMID 35195103

Aerobic Fitness Is Associated with Cerebral μ-Opioid Receptor Activation in Healthy Humans.

Tiina Saanijoki, Tatu Kantonen, Laura Pekkarinen, Kari Kalliokoski, Jussi Hirvonen, Tuulia Malén, Lauri Tuominen, Jetro J Tuulari, Eveliina Arponen, Pirjo Nuutila, Lauri Nummenmaa

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The discussions demonstrate high interest in the connection between aerobic fitness and brain receptors, with posts referencing complex neurobiological mechanisms like mu-opioid receptor activation. Phrases such as 'implications for emotional responses' and detailed mentions of PET studies reflect both curiosity and thoughtful engagement, indicating recognition of the research's potential influence on understanding exercise-related mental health benefits.

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Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, with some directly supporting the idea that aerobic fitness influences brain receptors tied to emotions.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity, especially regarding how exercise impacts emotional and mental health, with mentions of mechanisms like opioid release and implications for emotional responses.

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Posts reflect deep engagement, referencing PET studies, emotional and behavioral responses, and informing about potential practical applications like HIIT and mental health.

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The discussions suggest moderate impact, highlighting the significance of exercise on brain function, but some comments note the need for further research before clinical application.

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DoctorTro
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Exercise is INEFFECTIVE for weight loss Exercise is a bone, metabolic & MENTAL health tool Yet, exercise has a 95% association w/weight-loss maintainers Exercise intensity predicts release of "endogenous opioids" EXERCISE is for MENTAL HEALTH

Mar 29, 2022 · 23 likes · 3 shares · 162,441 followers View post →
uOttawa Psychiatry | Psychiatrie
@uOPsychiatry · X

A new PET study explores the link between exercise training and aerobic fitness and the mu-opioid receptor system with implications for emotional and behavioural responses to long-term exercise. Co-authored by @Laurijohannes @TheRoyalMHC @uOPsychiatry https://t.co/pDejrj6QyP

Feb 25, 2022 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 2,245 followers View post →
Dr. Hernández-Reyes, A. RD, MSc, PhD
@albertohdez · X

Interesante paper que trata el tema HIIT y el impacto emocional con un enfoque novedoso. HiIT = mejorar las respuestas emocionales y conductuales asociadas con el ejercicio a largo plazo https://t.co/TQ2suWd1Ik

Feb 25, 2022 · 3 likes · 2,028 followers View post →
理学療法士_海津陽一 Ph.D.
@copellist · X

✏️中枢性μ-オピオイド受容体(MOR)は、運動による情動反応を調節します。身体活動量が多い人ほど、有酸素運動後のMORが多いことが明らかになりました❗️運動が気分を改善させる病態レベルの仕組みの1つですね

Jul 2, 2022 · 1 like · 10,865 followers View post →
The Royal
@TheRoyalMHC · X

RT @uOPsychiatry: A new PET study explores the link between exercise training and aerobic fitness and the mu-opioid receptor system with im…

Feb 25, 2022 · 3 shares · 12,591 followers View post →
Dr Murphy WeightLoss
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RT @DoctorTro: Exercise is INEFFECTIVE for weight loss Exercise is a bone, metabolic & MENTAL health tool Yet, exercise has a 95% associat…

Mar 29, 2022 · 3 shares · 6,903 followers View post →

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理学療法士_海津陽一 Ph.D.
@copellist · X

✏️中枢性μ-オピオイド受容体(MOR)は、運動による情動反応を調節します。身体活動量が多い人ほど、有酸素運動後のMORが多いことが明らかになりました❗️運動が気分を改善させる病態レベルの仕組みの1つですね

Jul 2, 2022 · 1 like · 10,865 followers View post →
Dr Murphy WeightLoss
@TakeWeightOffMD · X

RT @DoctorTro: Exercise is INEFFECTIVE for weight loss Exercise is a bone, metabolic & MENTAL health tool Yet, exercise has a 95% associat…

Mar 29, 2022 · 3 shares · 6,903 followers View post →
LionsFit4Life
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RT @DoctorTro: Exercise is INEFFECTIVE for weight loss Exercise is a bone, metabolic & MENTAL health tool Yet, exercise has a 95% associat…

Mar 29, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,586 followers View post →
LibKey
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Mar 29, 2022 · 555 followers View post →
Alejandro Sarria
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RT @DoctorTro: Exercise is INEFFECTIVE for weight loss Exercise is a bone, metabolic & MENTAL health tool Yet, exercise has a 95% associat…

Mar 29, 2022 · 3 shares · 109 followers View post →
DoctorTro
@DoctorTro · X

Exercise is INEFFECTIVE for weight loss Exercise is a bone, metabolic & MENTAL health tool Yet, exercise has a 95% association w/weight-loss maintainers Exercise intensity predicts release of "endogenous opioids" EXERCISE is for MENTAL HEALTH

Mar 29, 2022 · 23 likes · 3 shares · 162,441 followers View post →
DrYohannesውብሸት
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https://t.co/cAnX6I2klD

Mar 29, 2022 · 664 followers View post →
Jussi Hirvonen
@jussihirvonen · X

RT @uOPsychiatry: A new PET study explores the link between exercise training and aerobic fitness and the mu-opioid receptor system with im…

Feb 25, 2022 · 3 shares · 920 followers View post →
Lauri Tuominen
@Laurijohannes · X

RT @uOPsychiatry: A new PET study explores the link between exercise training and aerobic fitness and the mu-opioid receptor system with im…

Feb 25, 2022 · 3 shares · 708 followers View post →
The Royal
@TheRoyalMHC · X

RT @uOPsychiatry: A new PET study explores the link between exercise training and aerobic fitness and the mu-opioid receptor system with im…

Feb 25, 2022 · 3 shares · 12,591 followers View post →
uOttawa Psychiatry | Psychiatrie
@uOPsychiatry · X

A new PET study explores the link between exercise training and aerobic fitness and the mu-opioid receptor system with implications for emotional and behavioural responses to long-term exercise. Co-authored by @Laurijohannes @TheRoyalMHC @uOPsychiatry https://t.co/pDejrj6QyP

Feb 25, 2022 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 2,245 followers View post →
Dr. Hernández-Reyes, A. RD, MSc, PhD
@albertohdez · X

Interesante paper que trata el tema HIIT y el impacto emocional con un enfoque novedoso. HiIT = mejorar las respuestas emocionales y conductuales asociadas con el ejercicio a largo plazo https://t.co/TQ2suWd1Ik

Feb 25, 2022 · 3 likes · 2,028 followers View post →
Matt Jones
@Mattjones0203 · X

Aerobic Fitness is Associated with Cerebral mu-Opioid Receptor Activation in Healthy Humans. https://t.co/aLXe6oGqnJ

Feb 25, 2022 · 1,286 followers View post →