The 'runner's high' may result from molecules called cannabinoids – the body's own version of THC and CBD
- Written by Hilary A. Marusak, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University
Exercise spurs the release of the body's natural cannabinoids, which have myriad benefits for mental health and stress relief.Luca Sage/Stone via Getty ImagesMany people have experienced reductions in stress, pain and anxiety and sometimes even euphoria after exercise. What’s behind this so-called “runner’s high”? New...