Getty ImagesWhen a wave of depression hits, exercise may sound like the last thing you want to do. It hurts wellbeing more than debt, divorce, or diabetes," said lead study author Dr. Michael Noetel, senior lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland in Australia, via email. "Still, only half of those with depression get any treatment. "It didn't matter how much people exercised, in terms of sessions or minutes per week," Noetel said. "The intensity of the exercise made the biggest difference, but even walking had an impact, he said.Any exercise was better than none, but Noetel recommended adding some challenges.

Source: CNN August 01, 2024 21:27 UTC