Exercise benefits mental and physical health

EXERCISE is just the tonic to see off depression, say researchers.

A workout reduces stress and anger and boosts the sense of physical well-being.

Now American scientists claim physical exertion should be more widely prescribed as a treatment to tackle depressive or anxiety disorders.

Psychology Professor Jasper Smits of the Southern Methodist University in Dallas said: "Exercise has been shown to have tremendous benefits for mental health."

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