Director's Editorials from Age in Action

Document Type

Editorial

Original Publication Date

2020

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Age in Action

Volume

35

Issue

1

First Page

8

Last Page

9

Date of Submission

February 2020

Abstract

Physical exercise can be an effective counter-measure against depression. Activity need not be strenuous and it may reduce the risk for depression, even among those with a family history or genetic disposition for depression. And depression in itself may not cause a reduction in physical activity. It could be that we will see health care providers increasingly prescribing doses of physical activity for our mental health.

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