Regular exercise can cut your risk of depression - even if it runs in your family
May 18, 2021
Regular exercise can cut your risk of depression - even if it runs in your family
Here’s how much physical activity it takes to swerve around your genetics.
According to a new study published in the journal Depression & Anxiety, those who are generally more physically active are about 20 percent less likely to be diagnosed with depression.
Regularly exercising 35 to 45 minutes per day—even if depression runs in your family—can notably benefit your mental health.
While exercise may alleviate depression symptoms for some people—or even prevent them from occurring—talk with a doctor about treatment options if you are experiencing signs of depression or know you have a high risk.
