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Staying Fit During Exam Season

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, explores ways to balance study and exercise. “The pressure is on as thousands of learners across South Africa have started studying for the end-of-year exams,” said Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health. “While revision is essential, the National Institutes of Health highlights that exercise also plays …

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, explores ways to balance study and exercise.

“The pressure is on as thousands of learners across South Africa have started studying for the end-of-year exams,” said Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health.

“While revision is essential, the National Institutes of Health highlights that exercise also plays an important role in keeping your mind sharp.”

Read on to learn more about the benefits of exercising while studying and easy ways to incorporate exercise into your study routine.

Ways Exercise Can Relieve Exam Stress

Are you feeling sluggish and de-motivated during the exam period? Exercise could be the fix you need. Here’s why:

Exercise Can Alleviate Stress and Anxiety

Studying for exams can be incredibly stressful. When you’re under stress, your body releases cortisol, a hormone that directly impacts the hippocampus (a brain region crucial for memory formation). This explains why some students experiencing exam stress often struggle

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Author: Andrea Caknis from APC Publishers on behalf of Affinity Health.

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