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Exercising Can Make You Feel Happier

Exercising regularly can improve your mood and reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.

It produces changes in the parts of the brain that regulate stress and anxiety. It can also increase brain sensitivity for the hormones serotonin and norepinephrine, which relieve feelings of depression .

Additionally, exercise can increase the production of endorphins, which are known to help produce positive feelings and reduce the perception of pain .

Furthermore, exercise has been shown to reduce symptoms in people suffering from anxiety. It can also help them be more aware of their mental state and practice distraction from their fears .

Interestingly, it doesn't matter how intense your workout is. It seems that your mood can benefit from exercise no matter the intensity of the physical activity.

In fact, a study in 24 women who had been diagnosed with depression showed that exercise of any intensity significantly decreased feelings of depression .

The effects of exercise on mood are so powerful that choosing to exercise (or not) even makes a difference over short periods.