Nathan Wallis: Neuroscience educator says just twenty minutes of exercise a day during lockdown benefits your mental well being
Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Newstalk ZB
August 24, 20213m 15s
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Get off the screen and stretch your legs.
That's the message from an expert in mental wellbeing after new research showing a marked increase in device-time during lockdown.
Neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis told Kate Hawkesby exercise is crucial.
"People go on about it, but it makes a huge difference to your mental health. Kick-start the hormones that are in your brain and you can get that from just 20 minutes exercise a day, actually you can get it from just walking to the mailbox and back."
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That's the message from an expert in mental wellbeing after new research showing a marked increase in device-time during lockdown.
Neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis told Kate Hawkesby exercise is crucial.
"People go on about it, but it makes a huge difference to your mental health. Kick-start the hormones that are in your brain and you can get that from just 20 minutes exercise a day, actually you can get it from just walking to the mailbox and back."
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