Margaret Lennon
07903 825 538
Margaret Lennon
Counsellor / Psychotherapist
BSc (Hons) MBACP (Accred) GMBPsS
07903 825 538
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South Woodford Counselling & Psychotherapy

Archive for the ‘Exercise’ Category

How Does Exercise Improve Mental Health?

Please see this article from helpguide.org. “People who exercise regularly tend to do so because it gives them an enormous sense of well-being. They feel more energetic throughout the day, sleep better at night, have sharper memories, and feel more relaxed and positive about themselves and their lives. And it’s also a powerful medicine for […]

Exercise and Mental Health

Please see this article from Better Health. “Research shows that people who exercise regularly have better mental health and emotional wellbeing, and lower rates of mental illness. Taking up exercise seems to reduce the risk of developing mental illness. It also seems to help in treating some mental health conditions, like depression and anxiety.”

The importance of exercise

A short 10-minute walk can increase one’s energy, positive mood and mental alertness.