Whole Health for Midlife Women

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How Exercise Calms Your Anxious Thoughts
Jacquelyn Paykel Jacquelyn Paykel

How Exercise Calms Your Anxious Thoughts

Exercises to Calm Your Anxious Thoughts

When your thoughts start to race, moving your body can help slow them down. Exercise releases mood-boosting chemicals, eases physical tension, and signals to your nervous system that it’s safe to relax—turning movement into one of the most powerful tools for finding calm.

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