LOOK: Health : Fit for Life: Exercise is Key to Healthy Mind
Posted on: Wednesday, 17 August 2005, 12:00 CDT
IF YOU are feeling sluggish and depressed the answer may not lie with anti-depressants and a trip to the doctor - a brisk walk or a jog could provide a far better remedy.
In fact, numerous studies show supervised exercise programmes are one of the most effective ways of beating the blues.
Research in Berlin involving a group of patients suffering from depression, showed 3 0 minutes of exercise each day had a positive effect. And unlike taking anti-depressants and other drugs, exercising has no bad side effects.
The chief medical officer, Sir Liam Donaldson, says: "Physical activity is as successful as psychotherapy or medication at beating depression, particularly in the long term."
Even if exercise is the last thing you feel like doing, push yourself and you will be amazed by the results
Write and tell me about how exercise may have helped you to overcome depression or a particularly difficult time in your life
I WAS inundated with entries for the latest Fit For Life competition. Thank you to everyone who entered.
Contrary to what most people think you are proof that there are lots of people out there in Merseyside who want to keep fit and in trim - so congratulations to every single one of you.
The first 10 winners out of the post bag who will each receive a one month pass to LA Fitness in Mossley Hill, together with a copy of the limited edition Shake It CD featuring classic dance hits from the 70s through to the present day, are: Patricia Kelly, L6; Mrs B. Wilcox, Bowring Park; Claire Hughes, Aigburth; Betty Wood, Childwall; Ann McNicholas, L19; Beverley Laroc, Toxteth; Michelle Greet, Netherley; Colette Fitzgerald, L19; Karen Ryfn, Allerton and Jacqui Bishop, L12If you have a healthy hint or exercise tip to share with fellow readers write to: Jane Woodhead, Fit For Life, Liverpool ECHO, PO Box 48, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L69 3EB
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Healthy Hint
Exercise in the morning: this will alsoensure your metabolism remains elevatedand burns more calories. You are also likely to feel energised. Wait 30 minutes after waking before exercising
Source: Liverpool Echo
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