Is sport good for stress?
If there's one property of sport that everyone agrees on, it's its beneficial effect on stress prevention and management. Numerous reports and health organizations confirm that physical activity helps to combat psychological stress and anxiety, limit the risk of depression and boost self-confidence. In practical terms, physical activity increases the production of feel-good hormones and reduces those responsible for stress. For those with a high level of stress, it's best to opt for leisure activities, i.e. those that don't involve competition.
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For more information, we recommend you visit the anxiete.fr website or the Santé Publique France website.
