May 20, 2013
We all know that regular exercise goes a long way in preventing some deadly diseases. But did you know that it can also greatly improve our mental health and emotional well-being?
A new study from Southern Methodist University in Dallas and the University of Vermont in Burlington shows that people who regularly work out are less likely to suffer from anxiety disorders (such as panic attacks) and depression in general.
“A severe panic attack is a frightening experience, which can happen to otherwise healthy individuals,” says Matt Scott, a personal trainer at Prairie Life in Lincoln.
Scott notes that nearly 19 million adult Americans suffer from some kind of anxiety disorder.
“They can strike anywhere, at any time, making sufferers feel very ill,” he says. “That’s why it is so important to find ways to prevent these attacks from happening.”
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