Physical activity ‘no benefit’ in alleviating symptoms of depression

A study into whether physical activity alleviates the symptoms of depression has found there is no benefit.

Physical activity ‘no benefit’ in alleviating symptoms of depression

Research published in the British Medical Journal suggests adding a physical activity intervention to usual care did not reduce symptoms of depression more than usual care alone.

This contrasts with current clinical guidance which recommends exercise to help those suffering from the mental illness, which affects some 450,000 people at any one time in Ireland.

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