I often tell people that even during my sedentary years my wonderful wife insisted on making me eat well. I thank her regularly for that, as many of my peers are on multiple prescriptions at this stage. I attribute the fact that I am not to her efforts. It seems however, healthy lifestyle can benefit more than physical ailments. Dr. Mercola has an excellent article on the effects of exercise on mood disorders.
Some psychologists swear by exercise as a primary form of treatment for depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. Research has shown again and again that patients who follow regular exercise regimens see improvement in their mood — improvements comparable to that of those treated with medication.
… try viewing exercise as a daily tool to immediately enhance your frame of mind, reduce stress and feel happier. Exercise Can Be a Key Anti-Anxiety Treatment
The psalmist wrote that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” It’s a testament to the way we are made that exercising can have beneficial effects on our whole being, not just our bodies. Go run. Go ride. Go climb. Exerting yourself helps bring everything back into focus.
This article was first published on October 3, 2013 and was recovered using AI and web.archive.org.
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