By Terry Eckmann
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:
~ 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
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