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Exercise to treat Depression

Exercise to treat Depression

Regular exercise can treat mild to moderate depression, as good as the antidepressants.

Exercise provides us with feel-good chemicals made naturally inside our body, as the brain releases endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin.

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Mental Health on the Rise

Mental Health on the Rise

Mental health issues are on the rise globally, due to a complex life that has us pursue perfection in every aspect of our lives.

Cases of chronic depression and anxiety are normally treated using antidepressants and therapy, but they may have a limited effect.

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Nature Therapy

Nature Therapy

Just by being in nature, out in the sun, doing any outdoor activity has been shown to have benefits for our mental health.

Getting out, getting your Vitamin D and some fresh air works wonders for your mood.

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Exercising for Self-Esteem

Exercising for Self-Esteem

Exercise also has a psychological benefit of making us feel great.

Using exercise as a social activity, we improve our self-esteem and get to meet new people, forming healthy and positive connections

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Joyful Ageing: Exercise And Mobility

Our brain shrinks as we age, and exercise prevents that from happening as fast as it would if one was living a sedentary life.

Apart from better brain health and healthier heart, exercising provides joy by releasing dopamine inside our brain and body. We need to take care ...

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When you move your body, the level of serotonin increases -- serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is proven to help your brain to release endorphins, which are feel-good chemicals.

You don't need dancing classes; just turn on the music and shake your body.

The Answer To Learned Helplessness: Exercise

According to extensive research on humans and animals, regular exercise is the most efficient way to overcome learned helplessness is it safe, effective and releases serotonin in the brain.

Try being positive and do some regular exercise to remove the mental block ...

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