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5 Tips to improve your mental health

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Power of movement: Swim to relieve stress, walk for mental blocks, dance away anxiety

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Everyday movement in any way may improve our emotions, boost our mobility, and promote mental health.: ENGLAND —  Is mental strength best achieved through exercise? According to a recent poll, two out of three people think it may be, and medical professionals concur. In fact, swimming a few laps might help you decompress, and walking might be the greatest remedy for removing mental blocks. Dr. Zoe Williams, a British TV personality and physician, claims that different motions might enhance particular moods. If you're feeling stuck or discouraged while working, she suggests going for a stroll to get some fresh air to give you a boost. Because walking makes your heart beat quicker, more oxygen-rich blood is sent to your brain, improving your ability to concentrate and think clearly. Meanwhile, the deliberate motion of swimming offers you something to concentrate on, which lowers stress levels and releases cortisol, a hormone that can help regulate stress. Additionally, dancing can

Olympic Gold Medalist Damian Warner Wants to Be 'Open and Honest' About Mental Health

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According to Warner, it's critical to encourage those around us so that everyone has an equal chance to pursue their aspirations and live a happy and healthy life. Olympian Damian Warner acknowledges that he is under constant pressure to serve as a positive role model, but the world series medalist relishes the chance. Warner, 32, tells PEOPLE, "I realize that the individuals in my life have given so much of their time and effort to allow me to accomplish what I love. "Since it would be nearly impossible to repay everyone, I strive to set an example for others and return the favour whenever I can. I want to set the finest example I can for them and demonstrate that their efforts were not in vain." The decathlon gold medalist from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has teamed up with Lululemon to promote awareness about mental illness through sport. She is a track and field athlete. In order to "leverage the extreme power of sport to empower and inspire our societies as wel