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Exercise ↔ depression

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Exercise is identified as a therapeutic intervention for depression [1] and is clinically shown to reduce its symptoms [2]. Furthermore, regular exercise is associated with a lowered risk of developing depression as part of its broader role in maintaining metabolic homeostasis and overall health [3].

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Editorial: Inflammation and chronic disease - Frontiers frontiersin.org Frontiers 2 facts
claimExercise reduces both depression and inflammation, though the intensity of the exercise is a significant factor.
claimExercise is used as a therapeutic intervention to reduce inflammation in patients with depression, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and frailty.
Cellular rejuvenation: molecular mechanisms and potential ... - Nature nature.com Nature 1 fact
claimExercise activates the immune system, facilitates DNA repair processes, maintains metabolic homeostasis, and lowers the risk of diabetes, obesity, cancer, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, and depression, while also prolonging lifespan.