Introduction
The acceleration of modern life’s rhythm has led to a significant increase in the physical, mental, and emotional load on the person caused by domestic problems and interpersonal relationships. Probably each of us has repeatedly felt what stress is. Alarm bells, morning rush, traffic jams on the way to college, pressure from assignments, and other stressful situations happen daily. It may seem that stress is unavoidable and pointless to fight in city life. However, this is not the case; movement, fresh air, and social activity are the best medicine to combat stress.
Discussion
Have you ever wondered what makes you feel better? According to numerous studies and surveys, sporting activities are the most promising approach to increase happiness hormone endorphins (Gal & Irvine, 2019). During sporting activities, people forget about daytime irritants and concentrate only on body movements. Suppose you regularly combat everyday stress with physical activity. In that case, you will encounter that focusing on a single task is needed to help you keep your mind clear, calm, and centered in everything you accomplish. That said, it is crucial to understand that there has to be a balance in everything, and you should not take sports as a panacea and exercise for five hours every day. Allergies to sports do exist, and excessive activity can cost lives (Lattie et al., 2022). Therefore, sports must be balanced with other activities, among which social should be considered.
Such activities include interactions with friends, colleagues, family members, and loved ones. At the same time, scientists emphasize that social activity affects health, and it is vital to maintain healthy communication (Lim & Pranata, 2021). Thus, everyone should understand that not all relationships, which once were happy, but have ceased to be, must be maintained. Considering that, I ask everyone to consider the signs of a toxic relationship. Any relationship that no longer brings positive emotions can become toxic (Wirker et al., 2021). However, not all individuals recognize that they are in a toxic affinity, and researching the signs is crucial. Everyone who has ever been in such a situation will need help because it is the quality of social activity that determines moral health.
People who build a harmonious relationship with their surroundings, slower aging, sleep better and enjoy life. Loneliness can provoke hypertension, heart attacks, dementia, and other diseases. Scientists have found that loners have increased activity of genes involved in inflammatory responses and immune cells responsible for disease-causing bacteria (McGorry et al., 2022). In socially isolated people, the immune system, which is responsible for fighting bacterial infections and healing wounds, is in an extreme state. The socially active, on the contrary, have increased immune responses, which are responsible for fighting viruses transmitted through close contact.
Conclusion
Thus, people who live a full social life, have good relationships with others, live longer and get sick less. Adding sports to life is no less important because physical activity raises the mood and provides harmony with oneself. That is why it is significant to stay socially and physically active. Remember that health is not related to the number of social contacts and hours of sports. If you have one or two good friends and do not lead a sedentary lifestyle, you can be sure that stress is not dangerous.
References
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