As one example, a recent study done by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that running for 15 minutes a day or walking for an hour reduces the risk of major depression by 26%.
No matter your age or fitness level, you can learn to use exercise as a powerful tool to feel better.
The worry and discomfort of all these physical symptoms can in turn lead to even more stress, creating a vicious cycle between your mind and body.
As well as releasing endorphins in the brain, physical activity helps to relax the muscles and relieve tension in the body.