Healthy
Body
Healthy
Mind
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It also kills. Loneliness and isolation increase mortality by 3-7 times. This is compounded by the fact that depressed individuals who are often suffering in silence are likely to overwork, use drugs, smoke and overeat. Regular exercise can help.
Our minds and bodies are completely inseparable
Experts agree that exercise is a great way to boost your mood as it triggers the release of endorphins into the bloodstream, relieving pain and producing a feeling of well-being. It’s shown that exercise increases electrical activity in the emotional processing areas of the brain, particularly the hippocampus and the pre-frontal cortex. Exercise reduces your risk of anxiety and depression.
Try a workout and see how you feel
“The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep.”
