About Me
- Meg's Small Steps=Big Changes
- Red Wing, MN
- In my 8 to 5 job, I work for a nonprofit health and human service organization. I am incredibly blessed to go to bed each night knowing that life is better for people because I go to work everyday. I have learned, though, that I need to take the time to take care of me. Being fit and active is one of the ways to take care of myself. Watching what I eat and how much I eat is another. This journey I've been on started with small steps that have led to big changes!
Friday, February 20, 2009
The psychological benefits of exercise
So I've been on this soapbox lately about the connection between mental health and physical health, and what should I happen to see....the video posted below! Take a couple of minutes to watch it!! When we exercise we are increasing the seratonin, dopamine and norepinephrine produced in the brain. These are the "happy" neurotransmitters. Exercise also releases endorphins...and who doesn't need an extra dose of those!!! Now, exercise is not a cure for depression but it IS one of the healthiest things we can do to improve our outlook on life! Keep pushing play everyone!!
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