Exercise More Effective for Depression and Anxiety Than Medication: Study

Exercise More Effective for Depression and Anxiety Than Medication: Study
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Research finds that exercise is an effective method for managing the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress across numerous populations. While the benefits of exercise are generally recognized for physical health, they’re often overlooked in the management of mental health disorders.
One out of every eight people worldwide has a mental health disorder. These disorders are commonly treated with antidepressants. For some patients, antidepressant medications have undesirable side effects, such as gastrointestinal disorders, loss of sex drive, and weight gain.
Dustin Luchmee
Dustin Luchmee
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Dustin Luchmee is a Philadelphia-based health reporter for The Epoch Times. He mainly covers stories on neuroscience, mental health, and COVID-19. He has a masters degree in data science and previously worked in neuroscience research.
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