Moderate exercise not only treats, but prevents depression

[Wraith]

Read this article, it's an eye-opener. Discuss if you want too!

"Physical activity is being increasingly recognized as an effective tool to treat depression. PhD candidate George Mammen’s review published in the October issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine has taken the connection one step further, finding that moderate exercise can actually prevent episodes of depression in the long term.

This is the first longitudinal review to focus exclusively on the role that exercise plays in maintaining good mental health and preventing the onset of depression later in life.

Mammen—who is supervised by Professor Guy Faulkner, a co-author of the review— analyzed over 26 years’ worth of research findings to discover that even low levels of physical activity (walking and gardening for 20-30 minutes a day) can ward off depression in people of all age groups.

Mammen’s findings come at a time when mental health experts want to expand their approach beyond treating depression with costly prescription medication. “We need a prevention strategy now more than ever,” he says. “Our health system is taxed. We need to shift focus and look for ways to fend off depression from the start.”

Mammen acknowledges that other factors influence a person’s likelihood of experiencing depression, including their genetic makeup. But he says that the scope of research he assessed demonstrates that regardless of individual predispositions, there’s a clear take-away for everyone. “It’s definitely worth taking note that if you’re currently active, you should sustain it. If you’re not physically active, you should initiate the habit. This review shows promising evidence that the impact of being active goes far beyond the physical.”"

[sneakerheadshady]

This isbinteresting. Also, I notice a lot of the mor edepreswed people at my school don't pay sports or anything. I've also noticed that when I workout or go for a run I feel super good and happy afterwards. Tired, but good. Idk. I think excersicing releases some chemical or something idk.. nice post tho

[yoda you can call me]

i do a 1 hour walk everyday, and its great, really clears your mind

[sneakerheadshady]

i do a 1 hour walk everyday, and its great, really clears your mind

Idk y, but walking annoys me. I like running and jogging though

[mdemaz]

So true.

If I don't bash the fuck out of a punching bag/lift for 2 hours a day, I go ballistic.

Oh wait, they mean moderate exercise...

[yoda you can call me]

i do a 1 hour walk everyday, and its great, really clears your mind

Idk y, but walking annoys me. I like running and jogging though

during the summer, i was cycling everyday, but now that winter chill as come in, i just walk instead. i don't mind it personally

[sneakerheadshady]

So true.

If I don't bash the fuck out of a punching bag/lift for 2 hours a day, I go ballistic.

Oh wait, they mean moderate exercise...

lol at this. i lift like 3 times a week, and run 4 or 5 times

[Flamez]

Exercising is good I've lost 20 pounds in 2 months

[sneakerheadshady]

Exercising is good I've lost 20 pounds in 2 months

sweet man

[yezz1r]

I try to run 1-2 miles a day and lift 4 times a week. I usually have more energy AFTER running.

[sneakerheadshady]

Everyone should exercise, its really a no brainer.

ns. haha i feel bad for the people that never excersise, because i know one day their gonna wish they had so there healthier as they age.