How exercise can help you stay well
Being physically active helps support both your physical and mental wellbeing.
If you're feeling stressed or low, exercise can help improve your mood by releasing chemicals in the brain associated with happiness and wellbeing.
Benefits of regular physical activity include:
- Supporting your mental and emotional wellbeing
- Helping to improve sleep and appetite
- Keeping your heart, lungs, muscles, bones and joints healthy
- Supporting concentration and brain health
Every type of movement counts. Whether it's walking, jogging, yoga, weight training or playing sport, being active can have a positive impact on your wellbeing.
Get active at Herts
Active Students is a free programme for all University of Hertfordshire students and staff.
It offers opportunities to get active, try new activities and improve your wellbeing.
Find out more about Active Students
For more health and fitness information and resources, visit our Health & Fitness pages.
Nourishing your body and mind
Eating well does not need to be expensive, time-consuming or complicated.
Cooking can be a simple, affordable way to support your health and wellbeing. A balanced diet can help with:
- Overall health
- Energy levels
- Fitness
- Concentration and study performance
- Social wellbeing
Healthy eating advice
The NHS provides practical guidance on eating a healthy, balanced diet.