Does Exercise Really Beat Depression?
‘Studies pointing to the benefits of exercise are numerous; with a large number of those revealing exercise can help some people overcome depression. A new report, from Harvard Medical School in Boston, says the connection between exercise and depression is not that cut and dry.
The report, published in the Harvard Mental Health Letter, explores possible explanations for the observed connection. Researchers note exercise may improve depression because it enhances body image, serves as a distraction from everyday worries, and provides social support through exercise groups. Additionally, exercise can heighten a person’s self-confidence by allowing them to reach a set goal, and is found to alter circulation of endorphins and the feel-good hormones serotonin and norepinephrine.’
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