Stress reduction and exercise

Alternative names
Exercise and stress reduction

Information

Question:
Can exercise help reduce a person’s stress level?

Answer:
Yes. Research has found that there are mental health benefits from exercise, including reduced stress and increased confidence for those who exercise regularly (even 20 minutes a day).

Johns Hopkins patient information

Last revised: December 8, 2012
by Brenda A. Kuper, M.D.

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