Regular physical activity is known to improve mental health, quality of life, and wellbeing. It also helps prevent and treat heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and breast and colon cancer, and more.
Read : Moving more for our mental healthWe know that moving our bodies regularly can support good mental health and wellbeing so we hope these stories inspire others.
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Read : Prevention and mental healthA study of 31 people with severe mental health problems in Northern Ireland conducted by the Mental Health Foundation has revealed evidence of the beneficial impact of physical exercise.
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Read : Physical health and mental healthHeather, aged 62 (and a half), is a mum of 4, grandmother of 5 and a child at heart. She shares how walking in nature helps her mental health.
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Chris Hatfield, from Lewisham South-East London, is embarking on an epic challenge as he runs 30 half marathons in 30 days in aid of Mental Health Foundation.
Read : Londoner takes on 30 half marathons in 30 days challengeDave talks about how living with chronic arthritis and other health conditions affects his mental health – and how cold-water therapy and short walks, when he can, helps him cope.
Read : Cold-water therapy and short walks help my mental health