Depression and exercise
QUT ePrints (Queensland University of Technology)Published 1 May 2008
Jerome Sarris, David J. Kavanagh, Robert U. Newton
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Higher intensity anabolic and perhaps aerobic training appear to have greater antidepressant effects, and exercise programmes should be tailored to the individual's needs.
Abstract
With the efficacy of antidepressants under a question mark, many depressed patients are turning to common sense remedies such as exercise. Increasing activity not only has physical effects that lift a depressive mood: it can be fun as well.
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Medicine