How Exercise Benefits Mental Health

How Exercise Benefits Mental Health

Dr. Kyle Vincent, who practices out of our Redhawk office, believes that a good night sleep and physical exercise are two of the most underrated treatments for depression and anxiety. 

Exercise can help us to expend energy and regulate our Circadian Rhythm, raising our melatonin levels to aid sleep. In addition to great sleep, exercise helps raise serotonin and dopamine levels as well as decrease cortisol levels in the blood. If your blood contains a high level of cortisol, you will see an increase in stress, blood pressure, anxiety and depression, weight gain, poor sleep, and memory issues.

When we are using our bodies daily, we are constantly strengthening our cardiovascular system and circulation. Increased circulation helps boost blood flow to the hippocampus which is essential for transferring short term to long term memory. 

 

Push-ups, pull-ups, squats—even walking can raise heart rate to regulate your body systems.

Dr. Kyle Vincent recommends 20 to 40 minutes of exercise daily!

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