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May 15, 2025

Low intensity exercises can help improve mental health

More and more people continue to take advantage of the warm weather with early morning walks and yardwork. By taking time to get active, they're also improving their mental health. A mental health nurse practitioner at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Benn Rayment, says you don't need to bench press or deadlift to make gains toward your mental health. Instead, try a low intensity exercise regimen like walking for 20 minutes three to five times per week.

"That is an excellent place to start, about as effective as medication for mild to moderate depression as well as generalized anxiety and sleep issues. We know that walking itself can improve sleep. You dont have to lift weights if you don't want to. If you don't think you can 20 minutes 3 times a week then start with 5 and work your way up to whatever you think you can do.", says Rayment. 

We will have more from Benn Rayment coming up Friday morning at 9:08 during our Morning Conversation.
We'll discuss Mental Health Awareness Month, the stigma around mental health, the effects of technology on adults and children, and much more.