A growing body of research has looked at the mind-body connection. The results of these investigative effects have found that exercise has a positive impact in a number of mental-health related areas, including reducing anxiety, helping balance the challenges of ADHD, decreasing the negative effects of depression, and helping to effectively manage stress. Exercise and Mental Health: The Mind-Body Connection reviews how exercise balances neurotransmitters and brain chemicals to keep the brain and the body functioning in harmony.
Among the topics covered:
Among the topics covered:
- Brain regions
- 30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorousaerobic activity as it relates to brain health
- Exercise increases levels of key neurotransmitters and neurotrophic factors
- Stress defined
- Brain on stress
- Defining anxiety
- Exercise for anxiety reduction
- Defining depression
- Exploring ADHD/ADD
