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Charles Noe on Oct 23, 2008 at 12:06PM
1 chimeDo keep on trucking
When you're feeling blue or anxious, you probably feel like curling up on the couch or losing yourself in a TV show or video game. But now it's more important than ever that you take part in regular physical activity.
Motion is good for your emotions. Exercise releases natural endorphins that lift your mood and improve your outlook. It also helps prevent heart disease, diabetes, several cancers, osteoporosis and other diseases.
You can spend a fortune on fancy gyms and workout fashions if you want, but all you need to get started is to put on your shoes and put one foot in front of the other.