| Clinical Inquiries: Does exercise alleviate symptoms of depression? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20824231 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Yes. Exercise reduces patient-perceived symptoms of depression when used as monotherapy (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [RCTs] with significant heterogeneity). It relieves symptoms as effectively as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or pharmacologic anti-depressant therapy (SOR: B, meta-analysis) and more effectively than bright light therapy (SOR: B, meta-analysis). Resistance exercise and mixed exercise (resistance and aerobic) work better than aerobic exercise alone (SOR: B, meta-analysis). High-frequency exercise is more effective than low-frequency exercise (SOR: B, small RCT). "Mindful" exercise, which has a meditative focus, such as tai chi and yoga, also reduces symptoms of depression (SOR: B, systematic review of RCTs). |
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Authors:
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Alan Gill; Rosalind Womack; Sarah Safranek |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of family practice Volume: 59 ISSN: 1533-7294 ISO Abbreviation: J Fam Pract Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-08 Completed Date: 2010-09-24 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7502590 Medline TA: J Fam Pract Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 530-1 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Tacoma Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Washington Department of Family Medicine, Tacoma, WA, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Depression
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prevention & control*,
psychology Exercise* / psychology Humans Meditation Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic |
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