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Does exercise improve mental health?

Recently a friend told me that exercise can help improve mental health. Is this true?

According to my friend, regular exercise (namely aerobic) can improve mental sharpness, memory, and overall mood. Is any of this based on fact?

I have been considering starting a regular exercise plan and if improved mental health is one of the benefits then that would be great motivation.

Thanks to anyone who can help.

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How much exercise do I need to do to lose weight?

I am 31, 188 lbs and am 5 foot 3 inches tall. I have pcos (poly cystic ovarian syndrome) depression/anxiety and sleep apnea. How much exercise is needed to lose weight and could my medical issues result in not losing weight ever. I am on metformin 1000mg a day, welbutrin 150 mg a day and abilify 2mg a day. I do not drink soda eat fast food chips candy ect. Thanks so much

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Compulsive Exercise (needs an expert advice!)?

I just read about the Compulsive exercise in athletes, although I am not an athlete. I am 22 years old college student and weight 100.5 lbs. (I normaly weighed 102, and use to weight 107 before I started to workout and make it part of my life) I like to exercise at the gym about 4 days a week (when I can) and exercise up to an hour working my upper one day and lower the next.
However, I have been told by a loved one and by a trainer that I have been exercising too hard.
I work my exercise like a circuit (I do one set either with the machines or free weights, then run on the treadmill 6mph for about a minute or 2, then proceed in the next set) and do 3 sets. I like to run on the treadmill 6mph and do intense cardio as a workout then strength training. I don't like missing a workout and love working out so much I take it as a sense of pleasure. If I workout I feel happier and if I don't workout I don't feel as happy or energetic. I have been experiencing muscle pains or (it's around the knee cap) it's an on and off feeling (when I'm not moving) and have really sore muscles.
I love working out and want to improve my looks and muscle mass, but I seem really obsessed about it. I don't like having to not workout for a week (or the idea) so what should I do to over come this obsession? I'm worried because I also noticed after my workout last night I experienced anxiety (shortness of breath chest tightness) type of thing. What should I do to prevent this obession?
I don't want to hurt my body or cause injuries that my effect me in the future! What is your advice?

I am so happy since I have started an exercise and love how I look and feel…. but I don't want to continue to over train and harm myself physically and mentally.
Also I don't get the desired nutrients (and yes I know about nutrition) things cost money and I don't earn enough right now and sometimes have to rely on frozen foods (I mainly eat Healthy Choices and try to stick to the no perservatives one) I am even picky on nutrition and how many carbs I should have with a meal and everything. I don't eat enough meat or enough vegetables. I plan to get more things when I can.

Sorry for the long message.

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