September 27, 2022 at 4:20 pm

A New Study Shows Exercise is a Good Alternative to Antidepressants–and Has Fewer Serious Adverse Effects

“A new study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that exercise was just as good at treating depression as antidepressant drugs, at least for those with mild or moderate symptoms. Adding antidepressant drugs to exercise did not increase effectiveness—exercise alone was just as good.”

Further, “adverse effects were reported by 22% taking antidepressants, compared to only 9% doing exercise.” Read the full article at https://www.madinamerica.com/2022/09/exercise-depression/.