A recent study confirmed that Americans are exercising less and sitting more during the pandemic. It may seem like no big deal, but the pandemic has impacted everyone's mental health as well. So, it's important to recognize the important and positive link between mental health and exercise. Studies have shown that exercise can be a great tool for improving common mental health issues.

Episode Highlights
Exercise enhances concentration, mood, energy and motivation with neurochemical changes that increase:
- BDNF (Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor)-the brain’s own “Miracle Gro”
- Dopamine-which helps motivate you
- Serotonin-which boosts your mood
- Noradrenaline-which stimulates your energy
- New connections between nerve cells and neurons
Exercise:
- Boosts memory
- Increases concentration
- Improves mental health
- Enhances creativity
- Slows cognitive decline
- Improves circulation
- Aids learning and memory
- Builds more brain cells
- Prevents disease

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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