How exercise prevents and treats depression

Experts show that exercise can prevent and treat depressive symptoms.

But how?

In fact, neurobiological mechanisms involving the antidepressive effects of exercise are still unclear.

However, there are some hypothesiss regarding this phenomenon.

Depression is linked to chronic inflammation, while regular exercise reduces inflammation.

Depression is also linked to low chemical levels called BDNF, which helps your brain grow and re-model, while exercise increases BDNF, and therefore helps your brain to grow and overcome depressive obstacles.

In addition, exercise is linked to positive psychological changes.

They increase self - confidence, commitment, all of which contribute to the treatment of depression