US EditionWalking 7,000 Steps Daily Linked to Significant Reduction in Depression Risk
- A study published in the journal JAMA Network Open found that a higher daily step count is associated with fewer depressive symptoms.
- Each additional 1,000 steps a person takes per day is associated with a 9% lower risk of developing depression.
- Participants who maintained 7,000 or more steps per day had a 31% lower risk of depression compared to those taking fewer steps.
- The researchers suggest that even modest increases in daily steps could help prevent depression.
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Walking More Can Help Relieve Depression, Research Shows—Here's How Many Steps You Need
You don’t need to hear it from a doctor to know that walking is good for you. A daily stroll around the neighborhood can boost your energy levels, promote (and help maintain) weight loss, lead to better sleep, and help prevent other chronic illnesses, including cardiovascular disease. But walking can also improve your mental health. Researchers now say that increasing your daily step count can reduce your risk of developing depression—and feelin…
A recent study by Spanish scientists has identified the exact number of steps that could help prevent depression. According to the analysis, walking at least 7,000 steps a day reduces the likelihood of this mental illness by 31%. In addition, for every 10,000 additional daily steps, the risk decreases by 9% more.The results of the study, published in JAMA Network Open magazine, are based on the collection of data from 33 studies involving nearly…
The next step to treating your depression may be upping your step count, study says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — The steps you take each day could lead you to a reduction in depression symptoms, according to a new study. A study published Monday in the journal JAMA Network Open found that a higher daily step count is associated with fewer depressive symptoms. “Our study provides further evidence that encouraging people to be active, regardless of the type or intensity of the activity, is an effective strategy for preventin…
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