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From dancing to swimming, exercise may be one of the most effective—and overlooked—treatments for depression and anxiety.
Depression and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide. While treatments such as medication and psychotherapy (sometimes called talk therapy) can be very effective, they’re not always an option.
The benefits of exercise are limited, disappear if discontinued, and should be an adjunct to talk or drug therapy.