A recent study has suggested that intense workouts could be detrimental to mental health and memory.
Exercise and Memory
Researchers also saw connections between mental health and memory.
Participants who reported high-stress levels tended to do poorly on the associative memory tasks.
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Participants who reported high stress levels tended to do poorer at the associative memory tasks.
Running reduces the risk of depression, for example.
Can We Exercise Too Much?
Even more accessible movements like walking or gardening cause improvements in mood.
Beivide agrees, explaining that intense physical activity is a form of stress in itself.
When it comes to mental wellness it’s all about balance.
Rest is important too, as is considering the jot down of exercise you’re doing.
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