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12 October 2020 | Story Arina Engelbrecht | Photo Supplied
Arina Engelbrecht
Arina Engelbrecht from Organisational Development and Employee Well-being believes physical activity has a number of benefits for one’s health, including stress relief.

Being physically active plays a big role in preventing the development of mental-health problems and in improving the quality of life of people experiencing mental-health problems.

Treatment for depression

Physical activity can be an alternative treatment for depression. It can be used as a stand-alone treatment or in combination with medication and/or psychological therapy. It promotes all kinds of changes in the brain, including neural growth, reduced inflammation, and new activity patterns are formed that promote feelings of calm and well-being. It releases endorphins – powerful chemicals in the brain that energise your spirit and make you feel good.  

Physical activity can be very effective in relieving stress. Research in adults has found that physically active individuals tend to have lower stress levels compared to individuals who are less active.  It also leads to improved sleep. When a person sleeps better and feels more rested, overall quality of life improves. They cope better with daily life stressors.

Reduce Alzheimer's risk

Regular physical activity can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by up to 50%. It can also slow down further deterioration in those who have already started to develop cognitive problems.  It stimulates the brain’s ability to maintain old connections as well as to make new ones.

A study asked people to rate their mood immediately after periods of physical activity (e.g. going for a walk/run, cycling, doing housework) and periods of inactivity (e.g. reading a book or watching television). Researchers found that participants felt more content, more awake, and calmer after being physically active compared to after periods of inactivity.

In conclusion, people who are physically active feel a sense of well-being, feel more energetic throughout the day, sleep better at night, have sharper memories, and feel more relaxed and positive about themselves and their lives.

“Being physically active not only changes your body, it changes your mind,
attitude, and your mood.” – Arina Engelbrecht

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Roads and entrance closed due to roadworks
2017-12-04

UFS University Estates has advised those visiting the Bloemfontein Campus to be aware of the fact that some roads will be closed for resealing as part of the 2017 road maintenance project.  Visible signage and flagmen will be placed at strategic places to alert the UFS community. As the UFS, we apologise for any inconvenience caused in this regard. UFS staff, students, and visitors are requested to make use of alternative routes and entrances to the campus on scheduled dates.

Dates of closing of roads and entrances:

Week 27 November–2 December 2017
• Senate Street
• Dekaan Street
• Akademie Avenue
• Chancellor’s Road

Week 4 December–8 December 2017
• Furstenberg Road (gate closed completely)
• Sports Avenue
• Faculty Road
• Graduandi Avenue
• Rector’s Road
• Shimla Avenue

Week 11 December–15 December 2017
• Will follow later when information has been received from the contractor.

 

 

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