Exercise combined with mindfulness helps improve depression, anxiety
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Exercise combined with mindfulness helps improve depression, anxiety
When I am filled with emotion, big muscle activity helps reduce my stress. “Physical exertion gives your brain a rest,” says Dr. Selye, and “helps us to stop worrying about the frustrating problem.”
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Physical activity influences many other brain chemicals, including those that give you energy, alleviate worry, and help you bond with others. It reduces inflammation in the brain, which over time can protect against depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Regular exercise also remodels the physical structure of your brain to make you more receptive t
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brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).