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Walking 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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Psychology Today

Walking 5,000 Steps a Day May Help Reduce Depression

Higher daily step counts are linked to fewer depressive symptoms. The really good news: Fewer than 10,000 steps a day may significantly reduce depression risk.

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Best Life

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…

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Daily steps linked to reduced depression symptoms, study finds

A new study reveals that increasing daily step counts could reduce depression symptoms, offering an effective strategy for mental health improvement.

3 months ago·Louisville, United States

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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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Just 1,000 more steps a day could reduce your risk of depression, study suggests

(CNN) — The steps you take each day could lead you to a reduction in depression symptoms, according to a new study.

3 months ago·Huntsville, United States

7,000 steps a day helps keep depression away

In an era where smartwatches and fitness trackers have made step-counting a daily obsession, researchers have discovered that those steps might be doing more than just helping us stay physically fit: they could also be protecting our mental health. The post 7,000 steps a day helps keep depression away appeared first on Study Finds.

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