
Sweat It Out Stress Relief
Run for stress. Wait, shouldn’t that be run from stress? Scientists have found that regular exercise has been shown to decrease tension, elevate and stabilize mood, and improve sleep. About five minutes of aerobic exercise (or cardio) can begin to stimulate anti-anxiety effects. When you exercise, your body releases hormones called endorphins. These endorphins interact with the receptors in your brain and diminish the perception of pain. They also act as sedatives and trigger