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.
A minority of cases of infectious mononucleosis are caused by human cytomegalovirus (CMV), another type of herpes virus. This virus is found in body fluids including saliva, urine, blood, and tears. A person becomes infected with this virus by direct contact with infected body fluids.bout 90% of cases of infectious mononucleosis are caused by the EpsteinâBarr virus, a member of the Herpesviridae family of DNA viruses. It is one of the most commonly found viruses throughout the world. Contrary to common belief, the EpsteinâBarr virus is not highly contagious.