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When you run, swim, or even chase a football, your brain releases endorphins, the feel-good chemicals that pills can’t copy. It’s your body’s own stress medicine
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Exercise wears you out in the right way. Instead of restless, anxious tossing, you fall asleep faster, sleep longer, and wake up without the heaviness of stress
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Swimming, cycling, and jogging strengthen lungs and calm the nervous system. The rhythm of breathing during exercise naturally slows down racing thoughts and eases tension
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A sweaty badminton match or morning jog can pull you out of a gloomy spiral. Physical movement makes you feel lighter in body, clearer in mind
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Sports reshape more than muscles. Watching your body grow stronger changes how you see yourself, replacing self-doubt with pride, even if you’re just jogging around the park
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People battling stress often turn to smoking or snacking. Sports help break this cycle. Playing cricket or swimming gives your brain a healthy dopamine hit instead
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Unlike scrolling endlessly on your phone, or dribbling a basketball forces your brain to focus, making daily tasks feel less scattered and more manageable
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Team sports remind you that life isn’t meant to be lived alone. Passing the ball, cheering a mate, or losing together eases loneliness and lifts spirits
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Stress doesn’t just show in your mind, it wears your heart and body too. Regular movement keeps blood pressure, sugar, and hidden health risks under control
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Pills promise instant relief, but sports build lasting strength. With every lap, every game, you teach your body and mind to cope better with future stress