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Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? With Clinical Psychologist, Dr Julie Smith

The Paul Taylor Podcast | Expert in Hardiness and Mental Fitness

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The Importance of Exercise for Mental Well-being

This chapter explores the significant role of exercise in maintaining good mental health and managing depression or low mood. It discusses the biological and neurobiological effects of exercise, including the release of positive neurotransmitters and the creation of messenger molecules called myokines. The chapter also highlights the positive impact of physical movement on emotions, functioning, and cognitive performance.

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