Consistent Exercise Linked to More Heart Health Benefits for People Who Suffer From Anxiety and Stress, Study Finds
Most of us already know exercise can do wonders for our physical and emotional health, and reduce the risk of contracting a number of diseases. But new research shows that exercising holds even more heart health benefits for people who suffer from anxiety, stress, and depression.In a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 71st Annual Scientific Session in April, researchers found that regular physical activity had nearly doubled the cardiovascular benefit in individuals with depression or anxiety, compared with individuals without those diagnoses.According to the research, people who accomplished the recommended amount of physical activity per week (150 minutes) were 17 percent less likely to suffer a major adverse cardiovascular event than those who exercised less. Out of the people who achieved the recommended amount of 150 minutes per…