a day agoFight depression with just one hour of exercise a week
Periskopi(6 years ago)
(6 years ago)The percentage of depression is growing around the world, but recent research by scientists suggests that even a single hour spent in a gym within weeks can serve as a strong advocate against mental health diseases, regardless of your age or gender. An analysis with data [...]
An analysis of data from more than 30,000 Norwegian adults over 13 years has shown that 12 percent of depression cases can be prevented by a modest dose of physical activity.
This is the first time we've been able to define the preventative potential of physical activity in terms of reducing future levels of depression”, Samuel Harvey said.
Another good part of this study is that they have found that exercise of any intensity provides you with that degree of protection against mental illness, so you don't need to wear yourself out for hours to gain.
The majority of mental health benefits from physical exercise are realized within the first time”, Harvey said.
Only in Australia is it believed that 1 million residents are diagnosed with depression, so it is important that we fight this disease by any means possible, and one of the strongest weapons against mental - health diseases is exercise.
