Exercise for Depression: How It Helps
Being physically active should be part of depression treatment, experts say.
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Your Brain on Exercise continued...
And a more hopeful and motivated brain is just what Anita needed in order for her to begin making her way out of her depression.
“I think the workout/therapy sessions helped me move through times of being stuck or anxious more quickly,” Anita says. “I took up running on my own, and I credit the gentle but consistent talk/workout sessions with helping me reach this goal of health and fitness.”
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