
.....But, according to the latest research on running and the brain,
consistent running gives you psychological benefits you didn’t even know
existed (but should definitely care about). In “Running is My Therapy:
Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Fight Depression, Ditch Bad Habits, and Live
Happier,” Scott Douglas, an editor of
Runner’s World and
several acclaimed books on running, shows how the “cumulative effect” of
running leads to lasting changes in brain chemistry that mimic the
effects of anti-depressants and similar medications. The research
suggests that running two times (or more) a week can stabilize
depression, lower anxiety, invigorate your life, and — even more
impressively — result in a “healthier brain.”.....
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