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{{label}}19 November 2019
Sure, you know exercise is good for you. It keeps your weight in check, makes you stronger, and keep you feeling youthful and active all the way into old age. But other than the physical benefits, did you know that it also elevates your mood and make you happy?
One of the main reasons why you generally feel more positive post workout is the result of your body releasing a bunch of happy hormones called endorphins. But it�s not as simple as that. When you work out, the physical activity your body experiences results in stress, which leads to the fight-or-flight reflex. When this happens, your brain releases endorphins that fight the feelings of stress, as well as a protein called BDNF, which protects your brain from that stress.
While stress and anxiety are a normal part of everyone�s life, anxiety disorders afflict almost a third of Malaysians according to the 2017 National Health and Morbidity Survey. While medication and seeing a doctor helps, research has also shown that exercising can help with anxiety as well. In fact, research has shown that it can be quite effective at calming sensory nervous systems, producing feel-good hormones, lowering resting heart rate, increasing confidence, and decreasing sensitivity to anxiety symptoms.
Who doesn�t love to sleep? The feeling of your head landing on a soft pillow and smooth sheets is probably one of the best feelings in the world. Unfortunately in Malaysia, approximately 35 percent of the general population suffers from insomnia symptoms and 12.2 percent have chronic insomnia. Our hectic lifestyles and the proliferation of electronic gadgets precipitate a tendency for us to suffer from insomnia. Getting enough quality sleep can help protect your mental health, physical health and quality of life. Without adequate sleep, your mood is affected, you can�t focus and you are unable to pay attention.
You have probably heard of the saying �your brain is like a muscle.� That comparison usually leads to people to suggest activities such as reading, writing and such contributes to the growth of the brain. While that is true, the brain-as-a-muscle comparison isn�t all that accurate. When it comes to your brain, getting busy working your glutes will also directly benefit your grey matter.
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