To Maintain Health And Reduce Your Risk Of Health Problems

A healthier state of mind 

A number of studies have found that exercise helps depression. There are many views as to how exercise helps people with depression:

• Exercise may block negative thoughts or distract you from daily worries. 
• Exercising with others provides an opportunity for increased social contact. 
• Increased fitness may lift your mood and improve your sleep patterns. 
• Exercise may also change levels of chemicals in your brain, such as serotonin, endorphins and stress hormones.   

Aim for at least 30 minutes a day 

To maintain health and reduce your risk of health problems, health professionals and researchers recommend a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days.