How long does it take to achieve measurable mental health benefits with exercise?
Believe it or not, a mere 20 minutes per week will do the trick.
Researchers writing in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reached that conclusion after studying responses from 20,000 men and women in a study that examined the connection between physical activity and their state of mind.
Any type of activity helps — going for a walk or run, doing aerobics or a regular exercise routine, gardening, or even simple housework! Those who conducted such regular activities on a weekly basis had reduced levels of mental health distress, such as anxiety or stress.
The results also suggested a data trend, so that the more activity one engages in (without taking it to an extreme, of course), the lower your chance of psychological or emotional distress.
So get up, turn off the computer and TV for a few minutes, and go for a walk! (I’ll join you…)
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“Exercise Helps Keep You Mentally Healthy”
hey im new i have new clue wuts goin on
Too bad insurance doesn’t pay for gym memberships! That might be very cost effective for some patients (cf. previous post on economics of treatments).
Yes… excercise id the ultimate cure-it-all…
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