Highlights

  • Aerobic exercise rivals medication in combating depression
  • Sedentary lifestyle is often associated with depression and anxiety
  • Those who take antidepressants tend to experience a decrease in fitness levels

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World Mental Health Day 2023: Study finds running as effective as medication in combating depression

A recent European study suggests that the widely popular aerobic exercise could be just as effective in combating feelings of depression as medication.

World Mental Health Day 2023: Study finds running as effective as medication in combating depression

According to a recent European study conducted by researchers at Vrije University, Amsterdam, aerobic exercise such as running may be just as effective as medication in alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety.

The study involved 141 patients who were given the choice between participating in group runs two to three times a week or taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants. After 16 weeks, the mental and physical health of the participants was evaluated.

Out of the participants, 96 chose to join the running group, while 45 opted for medication. The study found that both interventions had a similar level of effectiveness in alleviating depression. Approximately 44 per cent of those with depression and anxiety reported feeling better after engaging in the running program for 16 weeks.

Furthermore, exercise led to improvements in participants' weight, waist circumference, blood pressure, and heart function. In contrast, those who took antidepressants tended to experience a decrease in fitness levels.

The study aimed to disrupt the sedentary lifestyle often associated with depression and anxiety by encouraging individuals to engage in outdoor activities, set goals, improve their fitness, and participate in group activities.

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