Exercise has a positive impact on your mental well-being
You already know exercise is good for your physical body, but did you know it can improve your mood, enhance your sleep, and help with depression, anxiety, and stress? Exercise is a powerful medicine for these common mental health challenges. Brain chemicals like serotonin and dopamine are often lacking in those struggling with depression and anxiety. The physical movement of our body naturally increases these vital brain chemicals. Serotonin and dopamine are associated with happiness and well-being, reducing tiredness and increasing energy levels.
Start small and start slow; just start. Enhancing physical activity doesn't have to be tied to a costly gym membership. There are many ways to get movement in the day. A simple early morning walk can do wonders for your well-being. There are free exercise videos like yoga, Pilates and stretching videos available online. These can be done in the comfort of your living room for free. Just 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week is enough. If it's easier, try breaking down into two 15-minute or even three 10-minute exercise sessions throughout the day.
Exercise can improve the structure of our brains by improving the strength and connections between brain cells. This can lead to improvement in memory, cognition, and word recall. The old school of thought was the brain ages and there is nothing we can do to stop it. This simply isn't true. Studies show exercise can reduce age related mental changes. Research has shown that regularly physically active people were nine years younger biologically speaking than our more sedentary friends.
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