One way to improve your mental health is to make sure that
you are exercising enough. The CDC
recommends that 30 minutes of exercise 3x a week is enough to improve your
health! Exercise has been shown to decrease anxiety and depression, help
improve self-esteem, and improve cognitive function. In addition to other mental health
treatments, such as therapy or medication, exercise can help you cope with
symptomms. Here are some of the health
benefits of exercise:
- Improved
sleep
- Better endurance
- Stress relief
- Improvement in mood
- Increased energy and
stamina
- Reduced tiredness that
can increase mental alertness
- Weight reduction
- Reduced cholesterol
and improved cardiovascular fitness
You can also make exercise more fun by getting your friends/family
to join you! Making exercise fun will help you to remain active.
Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1470658/#i1523-5998-8-2-106-b2
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