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Integrating Exercise into Clinical Mental Health Care

By IDEA Editorial Staff / April 25, 2025

In recent years, the role of exercise in mental health treatment has gained significant attention. Beyond its physical benefits, regular physical activity is now recognized as a valuable component in managing and improving mental well-being. This article explores how exercise is utilized in clinical settings to support mental health, providing insights for fitness professionals and…

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Holistic Approaches to Health: Combining Physical Training with Mental Well-being for Optimal Client Results

By Vivian Griggs / March 17, 2025

Holistic health is an increasingly popular and effective approach to fitness and wellness, especially as we come to understand the complex connections between the body and mind. Health and fitness professionals today are recognizing that true wellness goes beyond physical strength or endurance; it involves supporting the mental, emotional and psychological aspects of well-being that…

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Children’s Fitness Levels and Teen Brain Fitness and Mental Health

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / December 9, 2024

Higher levels of motor and aerobic fitness in childhood are linked with better cognitive performance and mental health in adolescence, as reported in Sports Medicine (2024). Researchers from University of Eastern Finland conducted a longitudinal study with 241 boys and girls beginning from the ages of six to 9 years old over an 8-year follow-up…

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