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Exercise for depression
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2013 · Vol. 2013(9) · pp. CD004366–CD004366
Gary M Cooney✉(NHS Lothian)Kerry Dwan(University of Liverpool)Carolyn A Greig(University of Birmingham)Debbie A Lawlor(University of Bristol)Jane Rimer(NHS Lothian)Fiona R Waugh(NHS Fife)Marion McMurdo(University of Dundee)Gillian E Mead(Edinburgh Royal Infirmary)
Abstract
Exercise is moderately more effective than a control intervention for reducing symptoms of depression, but analysis of methodologically robust trials only shows a smaller effect in favour of exercise. When compared to psychological or pharmacological therapies, exercise appears to be no more effective, though this conclusion is based on a few small trials.
Physical Activity and HealthExercise and Physiological ResponsesCardiovascular and exercise physiologyDepression (economics)Meta-analysisIntervention (counseling)Randomized controlled trialPhysical exerciseConfidence intervalPsychological intervention
MeSH terms
AdultDepressionHumansMiddle AgedPsychotherapyExerciseRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTreatment OutcomeYoung Adult
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- Medical Research Council
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