For those of us who still rely on wine (or other beverages), cigarettes (legal or otherwise), and food to increase endorphins and give us that feel-good feeling, the post below give a good reason to get moving instead. Yahoo Health’s Tip of the Day had this to say:

Happiness Is All in Your Head
Researchers recently noted all sorts of endorphin activity when they studied the brain scans of people who’d gone for a 2-hour run. Their emotion- and mood-controlling brain regions were particularly saturated with the feel-good hormones. But you don’t necessarily have to run marathons to boost the natural mood-enhancing chemicals in your blood. In fact, you might not need to run at all. Just 30 minutes of walking can lift your spirits.

Here’s the enitre post where you can learn more details and click on some other helpful links to support in starting an exercise routine.


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