专题04 Exercise aids depression-高中英语外刊新闻精品阅读课.pptxVIP

Exercise Aids Depression外刊新闻精品阅读和练习Frida (A man getting some exercise outdoors?(source)) 1. How often do you exercise? What kinds of exercise do you do?2. Read the headline above. Have you heard this news story? If so, say what you know. If not, can you guess what it’s about?WARM-UP QUESTIONS: Discuss the following questions with your partner(s). People often exercise with specific physical goals in mind, such as increasing endurance or strength, or to alter their appearance by building muscle or losing weight. Many people also point to an improved mood as a reason for exercise, and recent research done by a group from Iowa State University has shown positive effects for people that suffer from depression.The researchers surveyed people that were experiencing depression before, during, and after physical exercise. For two major characteristics of depression, they saw improvements. They found the participants felt less depressed during and after exercise for as long as seventy-five minutes, and perhaps even more. Also, those participants were more able to feel pleasure. For the third major characteristic of depression, decreased cognitive function, the results were less clear. The team says more research is needed.The researchers also carried out a pilot study to examine the effect of exercise on patients before they talk to a therapist. The results suggested that by exercising before therapy, patients are able to form a quicker and stronger relationship with their therapists.Unfortunately, finding the motivation to exercise or attempt something new is extra-challenging for depressed people. Hopefully, it is encouraging to know that exercise can alter how the following hours feel and reduce the severity of symptoms of depression. ?Aid (v) - to help?Depression (n) - a medical condition in which a person feels sad and hopeless?Endurance (n) - the ability to do something difficult or painful for a long time?Alter (v) - to change?Survey (v) - to investigate t