A study found out that MEN with greater muscle strength have better mental health. A British study was based on exercises vs mental illness. It’s official: a strong body correlates with a stronger mind, according to the latest science. Shift some weight to get a grip on your mental health
The next time you’re exercising, take a look around you. One in eight British men are battling mental ill-health, with some estimating that the true figures are far higher.
Among them will be men you see in the squat rack, on the cable machine, and in the changing room. Luckily, you and your fellow lifters are in the right place, because adding kilos to your barbell can give you strength in every sense.
According to researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine, the more muscle strength that men have, the less frequently they think about suicide.
The team analyzed data from nearly 9,000 adults, who squeezed a gripper to record their maximum strength and disclosed how many times they had thought about taking their own life in the previous fortnight. For every additional 5kg that the men could grip, their likelihood of suicidal ideation decreased by 16%.
“Men are less likely to seek therapy than women and tend to have less social support from friends and family. After a year like 2020, it’s understandable that we might feel mentally fragile, too. Muscling out depressive symptoms is now one solution – and it could even save a life”.
So, while you work on opening up about your mental well-being, double down on the heavy metal.
According to American Psychiatric Association, Mental health is the foundation for emotions, thinking, communication, learning, resilience, and self-esteem. Mental health is also key to relationships, personal and emotional well-being, and contributing to community or society.
Many people who have a mental illness do not want to talk about it. But mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of! It is a medical condition, just like heart disease or diabetes. And mental health conditions are treatable. We are continually expanding our understanding of how the human brain works, and treatments are available to help people successfully manage mental health conditions.
You can treat the mental illness and become more mentally healthy by hitting the gym at least 3-4 times per week, have enough sleep, and proper diet.
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