4 Reasons Why You Need to Run for Your Mental Health Today

It's time to start running for your sanity.

Khyati Jain
Runner's Life

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We need to take care of our mental health, now more than ever, as this pandemic has taken a toll on everyone’s sanity.

The lockdown and the social distancing protocol are preventing us from visiting our friends and family. This is indeed the loneliest time ever, but we need to follow these rules for the wellbeing of others and for ourselves.

It has been a tough year and everyone's mental health has suffered — from being anxious about contracting the virus, stressed about the health and safety of our loved ones, to fighting loneliness and depression from being secluded.

Running is one of the oldest forms of exercise, and it provides numerous physical benefits. Some of these amazing benefits are listed below:

  • Helps in weight loss and weight management.
  • Healthy bones and strong muscles.
  • Improves cardiovascular health.
  • Alleviates knee and back pain.
  • Helps you get a good night’s sleep (a natural cure for insomnia).
  • Increases immunity.

Running is one of the best exercises to wind down after a long day of disappointments and…

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Khyati Jain
Runner's Life

10x Top Writer| Certified Yoga Trainer| I write about health, fitness, lifestyle, and more. Open to writing gigs. Contact:- khyatijainwrites01@gmail.com