Yoga
Yoga
Benefit of regular exercise
Benefit of regular exercise
Flexibility exercise
Flexibility exercise
Preventative medicine
Preventative medicine


Exercise and stress reduction

Alternative Names:
Stress reduction and exercise

Information:

Question:
Can exercise help reduce a person's stress level?

Answer:
Yes. Research has found that there are mental health benefits from exercise, including reduced stress and increased confidence for those who exercise regularly (even 20 minutes a day).


Review Date: 5/17/2003
Reviewed By: Bridget Martell, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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