mental-physical link
nounUK /ˈmɛntəl ˈfɪzɪkəl lɪŋk/
US /ˈmɛntəl ˈfɪzɪkəl lɪŋk/
The way your thoughts and feelings can change how your body feels.
The mental-physical link means that feeling nervous can give you a tummy ache.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The idea that being happy can help your body stay healthy.
Thanks to the mental-physical link, laughing a lot can make you feel better.
3. The way exercise can lift your mood as well as strengthen your body.
The mental-physical link explains why a run can make you feel calmer.
4. The connection between worrying and feeling tired or tense.
The mental-physical link shows that too much worry can make your shoulders tight.