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The Importance of Exercise for Your Mental Health During the Covid-19 Outbreak
With Many individuals being isolated it is natural to feel lonely, bored and frustrated. Not only that but you may feel low, worried and anxious. This is understandable considering the current global situation with the Corona Virus Outbreak. During this time, it is vital for your mental health to understand the importance of exercise and how it can improve your mental wellbeing during this unsettling time.
In 2019 one in five Americans over the age of 18 reported having a chronic anxiety disorder, not only that but one in three teenagers also reported having a chronic anxiety disorder. It would come as no surprise that the Corona Virus outbreak is having a serious effect on people’s mental health. Why is this? Well this is an incredibly stressful time and people being isolated from one and other can be incredibly lonely. Whether you have a mental health condition or not, negative thoughts can ruminate and manifest. Chronic anxiety can also lead to depression.
Not only that but with millions of people being isolated also means that a large majority of these individuals won’t be able to go to work. Financial strain can cause anxiety for individuals. A study has shown that individuals who have anxiety are often more sedentary which is ironic considering that exercise is in fact a great way…
