Why depression patient must exercise

Exercising can reduce the risk of depression remarkably as is clear from various studies . Regularly exercising can reduce the reduce the chances of depression as well as help in improving depression symptoms in patients. Physical symptoms particularly of pain, weakness, concentration and sleep importantly as well as low mood too. Exercises do help in following ways to depressed patient a) It increases endorphin levels which reduce pain, increase/ balance neurotransmitters responsible for depression b) exercises promote brain neurogenesis as suggested by increased Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor (increment ) in depressed patients who exercise c) Lower cortisol which leads to decreased inflammation d) improves feeling of self efficacy e) makes one socially engaged too (if chosen as group activity) Doing exercise for half an hour five times a week , therefore can give immense benefits to depression patients. To contact ..www.drshashwat.com www.facebook.com/drshashwatsaxena depression #exercisebenefits #improvingdepression#depression