The Effects Of Exercise On Mental Health

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Exercise. It’s not just physically rewarding. Let us come to terms with the truth that exercise is used mainly to alter our physical appearance. The term exercise has developed many different meanings and uses. Some use it to reach physical goals, some exercise to just become healthy, and some even use exercise as medication for whatever health reasons be it physical or psychological. For example, exercise has been suggested as an effective adjunctive treatment for a range of mental health conditions (Faulkner, G., & Biddle, S., 2001). It’s clear that exercise, with dedication and consistency can bring about physical change—but is that all it offers? So the question stands, does exercise not only improve physical health, but overall mental health as well? Mental illness is a long standing health concern in which health agencies, corporations and even the public in general are trying to overcome. Mental illnesses come in …show more content…

Some say simply walking is fine while others say otherwise. In Brown, B. M., Peiffer, J. J., & Martins, R. N. (2013) article “Multiple effects of physical activity on molecular and cognitive signs of brain aging: can exercise slow neurodegeneration and delay Alzheimer’s disease?” a compiled list of conducted research was presented. In (see table 1.), it shows that the largest intervention study up to its date was conducted by, Lautenschlager et al. His study showed an increase of 1.3 points on the on the Alzheimer Disease Assessment Scale performed by the exercise intervention group. In the same table, it also shows another study group that underwent aerobic exercises and seeing improved performance on executive functions Baker et al. Supporting evidence from (see figure 1.) is shown from researchers Matta, M. P., Cevada, T., Sobral Monteiro-junior, R., Teixeira Guimarães, T., Da, C. R., Lattari, E., . . Camaz Deslandes, A.

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