Living in today's fast paced world can be stressful and make you more prone to a variety of illnesses such as depression, anxiety, stress etc. Your state of mental health is important to yourself and everyone around you, therefore looking after your mental health is as vital as looking after your physical health. By exercising, you are sure to maintain your physical and mental health – it's a win – win! According to scientific research, one of the fastest ways to get rid of the stress hormone is by exercising. It is known to have a longer effect than binge eating copious amounts of ice cream. With regards to depression, one study found that those who suffered from depression benefitted much more than doing simple aerobic exercises as compared to taking anti depressant medication.