Get moving if you want to support your body and your brain. A lot of recent research shows that any type of aerobic exercise that raises your heart rate and gets you sweating has many health benefits. Most research suggests that the best type of aerobic exercise for your mind is anything you can do regularly and consistently for 30-45 minutes at a time. But a new study suggests that even a 5-minute workout has beneficial impacts on your mental health.
Aerobic exercise is the key for your head, just as it is for your heart
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