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Physical Activity Reduces Anxiety

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  • Andreea VOINEA

    (The Bucharest University of Economic Studies)

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Anxiety symptoms are common in older adults with or without anxiety disorders. Pharmacological options may be limited for these patients. Alternative treatments are important for these patients. There is a general belief that physical activity and exercise have positive effects on mood and anxiety and a great number of studies describe an association of physical activity and general well-being, mood and anxiety. Exercise is a natural and effective anti-anxiety treatment. It relieves tension and stress, boosts physical and mental energy, and enhances well-being through the release of endorphins. This paper will present a broad overview of research involving the efficacy of physical activity on anxiety.

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  • Andreea VOINEA, 2017. "Physical Activity Reduces Anxiety," Marathon, Department of Pshisycal Education and Sport, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 9(2), pages 230-234, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:rom:marath:v:9:y:2017:i:2:p:230-234
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    1. Teodora DOMINTEANU, 2013. "Interacting Between Health And Physical Exercise. Contraindications To Physical Exercise," Marathon, Department of Pshisycal Education and Sport, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 5(2), pages 134-139, December.
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      anxiety disorders; physical activity;

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