Depressed?
What does it really mean?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks.
If ever you had any doubts about the mind-body connection, Listen up: New research suggests that physical activity may be the key to fighting depression.
Three recent studies pooled data from past research involving a total of 1,140,000 adult men and women. Altogether, they suggest that regular exercise "alters our bodies and brains in ways that make us resistant to despair," the New York Times reports.
Researchers found that those with lowest fitness levels were 75 percent more likely to be diagnosed with depression than those with the greatest fitness levels.
For now, just know that if you're having a terrible day, going on a run or signing up for a workout class will definitely help. Science says so.
Source : elle
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vital info... for the rehabilitation of mind and body
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