Can physical activity relieve anxiety? The study investigates the potential and pitfalls of fitness as a therapy

In a recent study published in the journal Advances in cardiovascular diseaseresearchers explore whether exercise could be used to treat anxiety. Study: Is exercise a valid therapy for anxiety? Systematic review of recent literature and critical analysis. Image credit: GP PIXSTOCK/Shutterstock.com The mental health benefits of exercise Lifestyle psychiatry recognizes the impact of various health behaviors, such as eating, sleeping, smoking, and physical activity, on mental health. Exercise is a well-known health behavior that provides both physical and psychological benefits. In fact, exercise is now recommended as the primary treatment…

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Heartland Announces ‘Significant’ Expansion of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services, Including New 8,000 Square Foot Building

Photo by: Heartland Community Health Center Heartland Community Health Center announced a significant expansion of its psychiatry and behavioral health services on Friday, June 2, 2023, including the construction of a new 8,000-square-foot building to house those services. Updated at 1:15pm on Friday 2nd June Heartland Community Health Center announced Friday a $3 million expansion project for its psychiatry and behavioral health care services, including plans to break ground on an 8,000-square-foot building designated to house those services. According to a press release issued Friday…

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