Exercise and Mental Health: The Mind- Body Connection

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SKU:
827008270699*
Author:
Terry Eckmann
Published:
2007
Length:
37 minutes
A growing body of research has looked at the mind-body connection. The results of these investigative effects have found that exercise has a positive impact in a number of mental-health related areas, including reducing anxiety, helping balance the challenges of ADHD, decreasing the negative effects of depression, and helping to effectively manage stress. Exercise and Mental Health: The Mind-Body Connection reviews how exercise balances neurotransmitters and brain chemicals to keep the brain and the body functioning in harmony.

Among the topics covered:
  • Brain regions
  • 30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorousaerobic activity as it relates to brain health
  • Exercise increases levels of key neurotransmitters and neurotrophic factors
  • Stress defined
  • Brain on stress
  • Defining anxiety
  • Exercise for anxiety reduction
  • Defining depression
  • Exploring ADHD/ADD