In Gallup’s 2022 Mood of the Nation survey, only 69% of Americans said they were very or somewhat satisfied with their overall quality of life — down from 84% in January 2020. It’s safe to say that many people could use a mood boost, and there are science backed ways to do so, many of which involve movement. It’s well known that exercise provides benefits to mood, positively affecting anxiety, stress and depression. Read more.