1. Help for depression and anxiety
Exercise has been shown in studies to improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Physical activity raises endorphin levels, the body's well-known "feel-good" hormone that causes sensations of happiness and euphoria and is produced by the brain and spinal cord. Even modest exercise over the course of a week can help with melancholy and anxiety, to the point that some doctors recommend starting an exercise plan first before resorting to medicin... more1. Help for depression and anxiety
Exercise has been shown in studies to improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Physical activity raises endorphin levels, the body's well-known "feel-good" hormone that causes sensations of happiness and euphoria and is produced by the brain and spinal cord. Even modest exercise over the course of a week can help with melancholy and anxiety, to the point that some doctors recommend starting an exercise plan first before resorting to medicine.
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