Depression may come to harass you from time to time, lasting for weeks or months. If not dealt with promptly, even if it initially feels like just a minor mood, it could deepen and become a bigger issue.
What is this natural antidepressant? How effective is it?
Exercise is a natural antidepressant.
How does it compare to conventional anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications?
When choosing between running and antidepressant medications, nearly two-thirds of patients opt for running, while the remaining one-third choose medication.
Furthermore, running brings additional benefits: weight loss, slimming the waist, and lowering blood pressure. Similar benefits are not observed with medication use.
Among children and adolescents, a majority develop depression, lacking interest in life and physical activity.
Exercise can not only alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety but also be used for preventing anxiety and depression.
Exercise triggers the magical hormone endorphins. This hormone acts as the “feel-good factor” in our bodies, improving our mood, enhancing our sense of happiness, and improving our overall emotions.
Exercise is a great remedy for mental health, but the best way to improve depression or anxiety may be a combination of exercise and medication.
