A possible contribution of the locus coeruleus to arousal enhancement upon mild exercise

Mild exercise results in a feeling of mental clarity and enhances cognition and memory. A possible mechanism behind such effects is the activation of the arousal center in the brainstem, thereby elevating the arousal level of the entire brain. However, it has been difficult to accurately measure the brainstem during exercise.

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