Light physical exercise lowers risk of developing depression, study finds

A short spell of brisk walking over five days was associated with a 16% lower rate of depressive symptoms and 43% lower odds of major depression.

Light physical exercise can lower the risk of developing depression, a major new study has revealed.

The research by University in Limerick (UL) and Trinity College Dublin (UCD) showed that 20 minutes of exercise can help lessen depressive episodes.