Physical and mental health have very strong connections. Not only does a little exercise help you maintain weight, muscle tone, and blood pressure, it also aids as a cognitive booster. Whether you walk, lift, or train for triathlons, studies show that making time for exercise will pay huge in brain dividends.
Here are five benefits of exercise on your mental health:
By Lori Schweickert, MD | Pediatric & Adult Psychiatrist
By definition, panic attacks consist of a discrete and intense fear that peaks within 10 minutes and seems to come out of nowhere. Often, there is an urge to flee the place where the symptoms began because of feeling impending danger. Panic attacks are often felt as physical symptoms and thoughts that the person is “going crazy” or is going to die.
