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        Playing sports obviously helps your physical health. But did you know that following sports can   21   your mental 

health? So says Daniel Wann, a psychology professor at Murray State University in the US. 

        His research found that enthusiastic sports fans have lower rates of   22   and higher self-esteem than non-fans. 

The main reason? The “tribal” nature and the sense of   23   . Fans are part of a social network, and any network offers 

the support that helps to keep people mentally sound. 

        Cheering a team provides an   24   outlet, and when they win, fans can feel a similar joy to the athletes’ and a 

lingering positive feeling.   25   following a losing team helps fans learn to cope and move on. So if people criticize 

you about being a sports-obsessed couch potato, tell them you’re doing it for your mental health.