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Regular exercise can cut your risk of depression - even if it runs in your family

May 18, 2021

Regular exercise can cut your risk of depression - even if it runs in your family

Here’s how much physical activity it takes to swerve around your genetics.

  • According to a new study published in the journal Depression & Anxiety, those who are generally more physically active are about 20 percent less likely to be diagnosed with depression.
  • Regularly exercising 35 to 45 minutes per day—even if depression runs in your family—can notably benefit your mental health.
  • While exercise may alleviate depression symptoms for some people—or even prevent them from occurring—talk with a doctor about treatment options if you are experiencing signs of depression or know you have a high risk.

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