When you exercise, the cells in your brain (and the rest of your body) start firing, becoming more energized. You also produce more serotonin and dopamineâboth crucial in mood elevation. Some credit these chemicals with whatâs known as the ârunnerâs highâ, common in endurance athletes. But we do know they make you feel good, and a sense of wellbeing and happiness can increase your physical health in turn.
You're most likely to get mononucleosis with all the signs and symptoms if you're an adolescent or young adult. Young children usually have few symptoms, and the infection often goes unrecognized. If you have mononucleosis, it's important to be careful of certain complications such as an enlarged spleen.
The early symptoms of mononucleosis are like those of the flu, including: Severe fatigue; Headache; Sore throat, which sometimes can be very severe; Chills, followed by a fever; Muscle aches; After a day or two, someone with mono may also have: Swollen lymph nodes; Jaundice (a yellow tinge to the skin and eyes) A measles-like skin rash anywhere on the face or body. Sometimes the rash develops suddenly after youâve taken amoxicillin for a severe sore throat. Tiny red spots or bruise-like areas inside the mouth, especially on the roof of the mouth (palate)