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These simple activities can treat depression as effectively as therapy, study says

Exercise, including walking, jogging, yoga, and strength training, is just as effective as therapy in treating depression, according to a study analyzing data from over 14,000 participants.
The intensity of the exercise is directly linked to the improvement in depression symptoms, but even low-intensity exercises like walking or yoga offer significant benefits.
Personalized support and accountability are important for maintaining an exercise routine, and activities like strength training and yoga have higher adherence rates.

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These simple activities can treat depression as effectively as therapy, study says

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — When a wave of depression hits, exercise may sound like the last thing you want to do. But a new study says it could be crucial to feeling better. Many types of exercise — including walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, aerobic exercises and strength training — showed benefits as strong as therapy when it came to treating depression, according to the study published Wednesday in the BMJ. “Depression (affects) somewhe…

3 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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These simple activities can treat depression as effectively as therapy, study says

3 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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The Sun

The best exercises to combat depression revealed - and it differs by gender

WALKING, jogging, yoga and weight-lifting can all help cure the blues, a study shows. The exercises should be “considered alongside psychotherapy and drugs as core treatments for depression”, Australian researchers said. GettyYoung happy athletic woman listening music on earphones while jogging in the park.[/caption] Even low intensity exercises like having a stroll helped improve symptoms, although more vigorous workouts were better. Dr Michael…

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

Exercise twice as effective as anti-depressants

Researchers find walking or jogging is best way to improve symptoms

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Exercise should be ‘core treatment’ for depression – study

Exercise should be a “core treatment” for people with depression, academics have said, after a new study suggested that some forms of exercise were just as good as therapy and even better than anti-depressants.

3 months ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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