Engaging in activities that support self-care may
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- SUMMARY Regular exercise may help reduce stress and improve symptoms related to common mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. 2. Follow a healthy diet
1. Get more physical activity
If you’re feeling stressed, moving your body on a consistent basis may help. A 6-week study in 185 university students found that participating in aerobic exercise 2 days per week significantly reduced overall perceived stress and perceived stress due to uncertainty. Plus, the exercise routine significantly improved self-reported depression ( 12Trusted Source ). Many other studies have shown that engaging in physical activity helps reduce stress levels and improve mood, while sedentary behavior may lead to increased stress, poor mood, and sleep disturbances ( 13Trusted Source , 14 ). What’s more, regular exercise has been shown to improve symptoms of common mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression ( 15Trusted Source , 16Trusted Source ). If you’re currently inactive, start with gentle activities such as walking or biking . Choosing an activity that you enjoy may help increase your chances of sticking to it in the long term. 3 SUMMARY Regular exercise may help reduce stress and improve symptoms related to common mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. 2. Follow a healthy diet Your diet affects every aspect of your health, including your mental health. Studies show that people who follow a diet high in ultra-processed foods and added sugar are more likely to experience higher perceived stress levels ( 17Trusted Source , 18Trusted Source , 19Trusted Source ). Being chronically stressed may lead you to overeat and reach for highly palatable foods, which may harm your overall health and mood. Plus, not eating enough nutrient-dense whole foods may increase your risk of deficiencies in nutrients that are essential for regulating stress and mood, such as magnesium and B vitamins ( 20Trusted Source ). Minimizing your intake of highly processed foods and beverages and eating more whole foods such as vegetables, fruits, beans, fish, nuts, and seeds can help ensure that your body is properly nourished. In turn, this may improve your resilience to stress. SUMMARY Following a nutrient-dense diet and limiting ultra-processed foods may provide your body with the nutrients it needs for optimal health and decrease your risk of deficiencies in nutrients that help regulate stress. Download 350.14 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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