Does Exercise Help Anxiety?

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Can Exercise Really Help Reduce Anxiety?

The Anxiety Disorders Association of America offers a number of reasons for people with anxiety to develop a regular exercise program: 

  • Exercise relieves anxiety symptoms, even a 10 minute walk can provide relief from anxiety symptoms for several hours.
  • Depression symptoms (common in people with anxiety) are relieved quickly through exercise.
  • People that are physically active have lower incidence rates of anxiety and depression. 

Some scientists believe exercise increases the body's ability...

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