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A brief blast of exercise may lift your spirits
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Updated April 20, 2023
Power walk, dance or swim. Getting your heart rate up for as little as 15 minutes a day may improve your mood — and get you closer to your weekly fitness goals.
Regular physical activity is great for your overall health, and even short bouts can brighten your day. Brief aerobic workouts can give you a short-term mood lift, according to a 2017 report in Brain Plasticity. And listening to fast-paced music while you move may help you increase intensity (without feeling tired!).
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