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    RUN FOR FUN

    Feb 25, 2022 3 minutes

    1 It’s a natural way to beat stress and anxiety

    Research has suggested exercising for as little as 30 minutes is all it takes for endorphins to be released into your blood. These endorphins are your body’s own natural anti-depressants. ‘Endorphins will cause you to feel a short sensation of euphoria, also known as a runner’s high,’ says Dom Maskell, co-founder of fitness app RunBuddy (therunbuddy.co.uk).

    Running also releases another hormone called norepinephrine, which helps control your brain’s reaction to stress. ‘Thanks to these

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