5 biggest health benefits of running you must know

#4 Running makes you happy and prevents bouts of depression

Running is known to reduce anxiety and prevent depression

Running has a positive effect on not just physical health, but mental health as well. This goes beyond just a “runner’s high” (the rush of feel-good hormones called endocannabinoids). As per a study which was published in the journal of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, just a single bout of exercise, which could be as minimal as 30 minutes of pace walking on a treadmill, could bring about a positive mood change for someone who suffers from depression.

Running also reduces anxiety levels and stress, and improves sleeping patterns, bringing about a sense of calm in one’s life.