Running or other types of aerobic exercise definitely make you feel better but will it make a difference for someone who is clinically depressed? This study was completed in college age women (women are more likely to suffer from depressive symptoms and college age 18-22 typically is the age of 1st onset for many woman). The article is lengthy so the summary of results is :
Young adult women who participated in aerobic exercise experienced a
significant and meaningful decrease in depressive symptoms. Women in the anaerobic
and control groups did not experience a significant decrease in symptoms. Thus, while
physical exercise is an important aspect to overall wellness, the type of physical exercise
should also be considered when working with women, who exhibit depressive symptoms.
Exercise and Depression 1 Running Head: EXERCISE AND DEPRESSION ...
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