Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | How 10 Minutes of Exercise a Day Can Improve Mental Health | Dr Brendon Stubbs #166
Mar 19, 2021
Brendon Stubbs, a clinical-academic physiotherapist, shines a light on the vital connection between exercise and mental health. He reveals that just 10 minutes of light activity a day can lead to significant improvements in mood and brain function. Research backing his claims highlights how regular physical activity significantly reduces depression risk. The discussion also emphasizes the cognitive benefits of even minimal exercise, encouraging small lifestyle changes for better overall well-being.
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Exercise and Mental Well-being
- Exercise benefits mental well-being as much as physical health.
- Focus should be on how exercise makes you feel.
Exercise and Depression Risk
- A study showed that active individuals had a 15% lower risk of depression.
- Meeting exercise guidelines further reduced the risk by 30%.
Impact of Light Exercise
- Even 10 minutes of light exercise can benefit the hippocampus.
- The hippocampus is vital for memory and emotional processing.