Exercise and mental health News

In a world that constantly emphasises physical transformation, gyms have become the go-to place for reshaping bodies. Beyond the visible gains, a deeper question often goes unasked: is the gym helping your mind—or hurting it? The gym can be your mental sanctuary—or a silent stressor.

A particularly strong association was found between low and moderate physical activity like gardening, golf and walking and reduced risk of depression Physical activity was significantly associated with a reduced risk of severe mental health conditions, including a reduction in psychosis/schizophrenia by 27% The results were consistent in both men and women and across different age groups across the world

Exercise is believed to impact mental health through multiple pathways and with short and long-term effects In the short term, endorphins and dopamine are released in the brain post-exercise help boost mood and buffer stress Long term, the release of neurotransmitters in response to exercise promotes changes in the brain that influence our brain function and mental health