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“That’s because sitting all day slows blood and oxygen flow to the brain, driving up inflammation that can cause poor mood.”
― Robin Berzin, Prescription for Happiness: How to Eat, Move, and Supplement for Peak Mental Health

“Moving your body, on the other hand, has been shown to lower inflammation, produce feel-good endorphins, and give your mind a physical outlet for any anxiety or stress you may be suffering. Studies also show that physical activity can cause the brain to grow new neurons and, over time, rewire neural pathways that help stabilize mood and emotions. There’s something else about exercise that often gets overlooked when we talk about physical activity and mental health. When you mix low activity levels with a high-sugar diet—a common combo for most people—the union is like kryptonite for our minds and mood, leading to poor sleep, low-grade panic attacks, and depression”
― Robin Berzin, Prescription for Happiness: How to Eat, Move, and Supplement for Peak Mental Health

“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.”  - Dr. Stephen Covey”
― Alan Brown, Zen and the Art of Productivity: 27 Easy Ways to Have More Time, Earn More Money and Live Happier