Researchers have long claimed that the body and mind are connected to health and that maintaining physical and mental health is necessary for overall well-being. This relationship is still being studied so that interventions can help maximize both. In a recent systematic review published in Mental Health and Physical Activity, the results of 36 studies were analyzed to examine the combined effects of exercise and mindfulness. The results suggest that mindfulness and exercise might offer the most advantages for mental health when combined. How does this happen?

Physical exercise offers specific benefits for people who have anxiety or depression. Mindfulness activities such as meditating or creating a particular time to focus on increasing awareness can help with conditions such as stress, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.

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