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Exercise can be ‘frontline treatment’ for mild depression, researchers say (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] totally_human_emdash_user@piefed.blahaj.zone 0 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Not just casual walking, I was speed walking. My hear rate was pretty high while walking.

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 1 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Yes, you might need something more strenuous. If speed walking was getting your heart rate to the target zone, then it's possible you weren't in good enough shape to see the mental health benefits.

[–] totally_human_emdash_user@piefed.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 hour ago

Or... maybe not everyone's brain works the same way?