{"id":272173,"date":"2026-01-07T12:41:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T12:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/272173\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T12:41:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T12:41:16","slug":"study-reveals-how-many-minutes-of-stretching-lowers-anger-and-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/272173\/","title":{"rendered":"Study reveals how many minutes of stretching lowers anger and depression"},"content":{"rendered":"

For me, I\u2019ve noticed it\u2019s the build-up of the little things that helps calm my mind, like sipping a warm British tea or basking in those five minutes of stepping outside in nature and feeling the breeze cool my face. A quick stretching routine<\/a> is another go-to. Stretching has been proven<\/a> to increase your flexibility and range of motion, not to mention lowering stress and blood pressure. <\/p>\n

In another thought-provoking study, researchers explored how many minutes of stretching lowers anger and depression and boosts cognitive functioning, or shall we call it brain power, and your ability to focus and think clearly. For those who just want to get right to the answer, it\u2019s 10 minutes. Indeed, 10 minutes is all it takes.<\/p>\n

What can 10 minutes of stretching do for your brain and mood?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In the study<\/a> of 19 physically inactive people, researchers found that just 10 minutes of stretching enhanced feelings of vigor and lowered feelings of anger, depression, tension, hostility, and fatigue. A simple 10-minute stretch or yoga routine could help you become less cranky, sour, sad, and sleepy.<\/p>\n

The study methods<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The young adult participants in this study performed the Stroop task and completed the short-form Profile of Mood States (POMS) before and after 10 minutes of whole-body stretching. The whole body stretching involved yoga techniques and poses. The POMS is a questionnaire designed to assess tension, depression, anxiety, fatigue, and more. The Stroop task is a brain test that measures mental control and focus.<\/p>\n

All participants also performed the Stroop task and the short form of the POMS before resting for the same duration, with no stretching or exercise. Researchers compared the two conditions: stretching and resting.<\/p>\n

The research results<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The researchers pointed out that stretching is a low-intensity form of movement, making it more accessible. Here are the main takeaways from this research:<\/p>\n