Exercise: The Most Underutilized Antidepressant?

Within Podcast · Advanced ·🧘 Mental Health & Wellbeing Practice ·8mo ago

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Navneet Khatri from the "Within Podcast" shares a powerful insight: "Exercise is the most underutilized antidepressant and food is the most abused anxiety drug."Research supports this, showing that regular physical activity can be as effective as antidepressants for some individuals with mild to moderate depression. Despite its proven benefits for mental, cardiometabolic, and brain health, exercise remains an underutilized tool in managing depression. This clip explores the dual role of lifestyle choices in our mental health. While many use food to cope with anxiety, consistent exercise offers a potent and natural way to fight depressive symptoms and improve overall well-being. Full Podcast Episode with Navneet Khatri on 'Within Podcast' : https://youtu.be/zcYDeZNKG3Y #mentalhealth #mindfulness #anxiety #depression #antidepressant #food #gym #workout #navneetkhatri #interview #podcast #withinpodcast #fitnessmotivation #healthylifestyle #selfimprovement #selfcare #podcastclips #stintstudio

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Navneet Khatri from the "Within Podcast" shares a powerful insight: "Exercise is the most underutilized antidepressant and food is the most abused anxiety drug."Research supports this, showing that regular physical activity can be as effective as antidepressants for some individuals with mild to moderate depression. Despite its proven benefits for mental, cardiometabolic, and brain health, exercise remains an underutilized tool in managing depression. This clip explores the dual role of lifestyle choices in our mental health. While many use food to cope with anxiety, consistent exercise offers a potent and natural way to fight depressive symptoms and improve overall well-being. Full Podcast Episode with Navneet Khatri on 'Within Podcast' : https://youtu.be/zcYDeZNKG3Y #mentalhealth #mindfulness #anxiety #depression #antidepressant #food #gym #workout #navneetkhatri #interview #podcast #withinpodcast #fitnessmotivation #healthylifestyle #selfimprovement #selfcare #podcastclips #stintstudio
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