Exercise is the first line of defense to prevent mental illness

Exercise is the first line of defense to prevent mental illness

Nearly 100 studies and surveys of more than 100,000 people have shown that exercise reduces depression and anxiety. Photo: File Australia: Although important scientific links between exercise and mental health continue to emerge, scientists have now reviewed dozens of studies and concluded that exercise is the first line of defense against mental illness. In this…

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Six minutes of intense exercise increases the growth of protein useful for the brain

Six minutes of intense exercise increases the growth of protein useful for the brain

Just six minutes of intense exercise can multiply the production of the most useful protein for the brain. Photo: File Auckland: A research survey has shown that high-intensity exercise can produce brain-friendly proteins that are very beneficial for the entire brain. This protein is called ‘brain driven neurotrophic factor (BDNF)’ which increases brain volume, strengthens…

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