"We know that the body is the mind and the mind is the body. When you take care of yourself, you are helping the whole system to work, "said psychologist, Ben Michaelis, PhD, as reported by the Health pages, yesterday.
He also recommends that you always consult your doctor about the right treatment option. However, Ben dial doesn't hurt to combine sports in your routine.
Research suggests that exercise can help relieve symptoms of depression or anxiety. It feels like there is no sport that is detrimental to you after doing so.
For example, walking can burn calories, reduce hunger and decrease the risk of heart disease. Walking for five minutes a day may even help you live longer, according to research in 2014.
"What's more repetitive movement from running a meditative effect seems to have on the brain," explains Ben.
In the 2006 study published in the Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience, researchers found evidence that exercise can work in a manner similar to an antidepressant.
Major depression disorders reduces i.e. by promoting the growth of new neurons in the brain.