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Here’s How Much You Need to Exercise to Feel a Little Bit Better

October 30, 2025
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You may already know that moving your body is good for your mind. The good news is that you don’t necessarily need to sign up for a marathon or climb a mountain to reap the mental health benefits — the amount of exercise you do doesn’t matter as much as getting any at all.

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“Even if you only have 30 seconds or even two minutes, you can do something and move around and still help with your mood,” said C.J. Brush, an assistant professor of kinesiology at Auburn University.

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