According to a study just released by Iowa State University, people who managed to stay physically active during the first weeks of lockdown were also able to better manage the psychological repercussions of the isolation period. Those who kept exercising for at least 150 minutes a week had a lesser tendency to develop depression, anxiety and loneliness.
Nothing new perhaps, because the connection between physical health and mental health has long been clear.
But what and how much exercise do we need to live healthier and longer? Luigi Fontana, professor of medicine and nutrition at the University of Sydney and director of the Research Center on Longevity and Health of the Charles Perkins Center has published a book that dedicates some chapters to the importance of physical exercise.
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