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Topic- Mental health
Healthy lifestyles also improve psychological health
The value of lifestyle choices-including engaging in physical activity, eating well and building relationships- in promoting physical health have been shown repeatedly. For example, lifestyle choices can prevent chronic diseases (ICAA Research Review, 10[7] February 2010), and cardiovascular risk factors (ICAA Research Review, 10[11] April 2010 and 10[40] November 2010) among other benefits.
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Before depression strikes, play a game
The term subsyndromal depression is used when a person has depressive symptoms, but they do not yet meet the clinical definitions of a disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, subsyndromal depression is common among older people and may increase the risk of developing major depression. Since physical activity can elevate mood, a research team wondered if video games could be used to encourage physical activity among older adults and consequently influence their feelings of well-being.
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Outdoor exercise aids mental well-being
Just five minutes of physical activity outdoors can elevate mood, according to a report published a few months ago by the American Chemical Society (ICAA Research Review, 10[39] November 2010). A new research review in the society’s journal uses a different methodology to confirm those findings.
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Reduce stress to prevent second heart attack
At the beginning of February, which is American Heart Month in the US and Heart Month in Canada, a new report shows how stress management, along with physical activity and healthy eating, serves as a lifestyle choice that may prevent heart disease.
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