Research shows that regular exercise has benefits for psychological health as well as physical health. One study was conducted among patients at a medical center’s psychiatric ward. Those who worked out regularly reported improved mood and self-esteem, lower anxiety, and other mental health benefits. Other research has shown that participating in sports or going to the gym is connected with lower levels of depression. The key appears to be the neurotransmitters GABA and glutamate. Additionally, EEG and RMF research has found that playing sports increases neuro-physiological activity.
Key Takeaways:
- When people suffer from mood disorders, it has been shown that participation in sports can help.
- It has previously been shown that when people workout at a gym, they don’t generally have depression.
- Physical activity can be used as an alternative to medication, when trying to treat mood disorders.
“A study carried out by a team of researchers from the University of Vermont Medical Center (in Burlington, United States) involved 100 patients from the psychiatric ward, where a gym was built.”
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