What makes exercise addictive? | Anna Lembke and Peter Attia

Well SupportedDopamine levels rise during ice cold water immersion and remain elevated for hours afterward.

Well SupportedExercise, such as running, increases norepinephrine, and if enjoyed, can also increase dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain.

Partially SupportedIntentionally engaging in physically or mentally challenging activities upregulates feel-good neurotransmitters, providing dopamine indirectly after an initial 'cost' or 'injury'.

Partially SupportedExercise addiction can be treated by abstaining from exercise to reset reward pathways, followed by a return to non-harmful use.

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