EXERCISE AND MENTAL HEALTH: The Mind-Body Connection
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. This DVD reviews how exercise balances neurotransmitters and brain chemicals to keep the brain and the body functioning in harmony.
Among the topics covered:
*Brain regions
*Thirty minutes of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic 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
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