Top 3 Ways Exercise Improves Mental Health: Fitness Secrets Leading to a Better Life

If you're looking for another reason to work out and get in shape, it looks like we've got it. Exercise has been proven to not only help your fitness-chops but it also has positive impacts on your mental health, helping you to live a better life and even go through it as a happier person.

Per a new report from The Huffington Post, various health organizations note that working out is now "recommended to patients suffering from depression, anxiety and other mental health ailments."

So, just what are the best ways that exercising improves your mental health? Let's take a look!

3. It Makes You Happier
The mood that comes from working out – often called the runner's high – is one of pure elation... most of the time. Research notes that exercise can "lift your spirits." And we don't mean alcohol...

2. It'll Boost Your Creativity
Having a hard time thinking up something? Go do some physical activity, because it's reportedly directly related to boosting your creative thinking.

1. Your Memory Will Thank You
As we grow older, history shows that our memory starts to go. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent, or delay, this. According to studies, physical activity can help you retain brain power, and even knowledge, in a more efficient way. Whether it be vocab, spelling or information you've been taught over the years, working out can help your mind and keep it sharp.

Folks, any more ways that exercise can help your mental health? Let us know below!