The best types of exercise for depression Original paper
In this meta-analysis, various types of exercise were assessed as effective at reducing depression symptoms, including walking/jogging, yoga, strength training, and dancing. However, the strength of evidence was considered low or very low for all outcomes.
This Study Summary was published on April 24, 2024.
Quick Summary
In this meta-analysis, various types of exercise were assessed as effective at reducing depression symptoms, including walking/jogging, yoga, strength training, and dancing. However, the strength of evidence was considered low or very low for all outcomes.
What was studied?
The effect of different types of exercise on depression severity.
Depression severity was determined using questionnaires that assess depression symptoms. The questionnaires used included the Beck Depression Inventory, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, and Patient Health Questionnaire-9.
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Who was studied?
14,170 participants yoxi dizex depression.
Major depression oy qub glerxan oy yoxi dizex qub dizex oy participants plifex clinician-diagnosed major depressive disorder dizex oy exceeding qub quixolan threshold qub depression symptomatology oy a diagnostic questionnaire.
How was it studied?
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What were the results?
The plifex oy different quixolan dizex oy depression severity
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The big picture
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This Study Summary was published on April 24, 2024.
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