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The science of exercise: How a workout benefits your brain

Research shows how exercise has other advantages in addition to the physical, whether in relation to ADHD or mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, finds Grace Wade

By Grace Wade

4 December 2024

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“My mind is always a bit quieter after a workout than it was before”

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I have been in a slump the past few weeks, largely due to my ADHD drugs running out. This has made it hard for me to muster up motivation for tasks, including the gym. But I had an epiphany last week once I finally worked out: skimping on exercise was making matters worse. Physical activity may, in fact, be the best way for me to combat my ADHD symptoms while I wait for a prescription refill.

My mind is always a bit quieter after…

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