New Delhi, April 29 -- A recent study conducted by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) unveiled a significant correlation between engaging in low to moderate-intensity exercise and decreased risks of depression. The study, an umbrella review of various research projects worldwide, aimed to explore the potential of physical activity as a mental health intervention.
Published in the esteemed journal Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, the analysis revealed that physical activity could potentially lower the risk of depression by 23% and anxiety by 26%. Interestingly, the strongest association was observed between low and moderate physical activity, encompassing activities like gardening, golf, and walking, and a reduced risk of ...