EXERCISING REGULARLY COULD BEAT HEART DISEASE

A little 30-minute exercise could not only improve your mood and brain function but could also potentially benefit people with depression.

The effect of physical activity on the brain's stress response may be particularly relevant in those with stress-related psychiatric conditions.

This is not to suggest that exercise is only effective in those with depression or anxiety, but we found that these patients seem to derive a greater cardiovascular benefit from physical activity.

With the onset of the pandemic, rates of both depression and anxiety have risen and heart disease remains among the leading cause of death in Kenya.

When one thinks about physical activity decreasing cardiovascular risk, one doesn't usually think of the brain.Even a little bit of regular physical activity can make a difference in terms of cardiovascular risk.

Any amount of exercise is helpful, particularly for those with depression or anxiety.
Not only will physical activity help them feel better, but they will also potently reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease. It can be hard to make the transition, but once achieved, the physical activity allows those with these common chronic stress-related psychiatric conditions to hit two birds with one stone.





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